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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Trichomycterus Chaberti

Trichomycterus chaberti Durand, 1968
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Cave-restricted species. Distinct populations are found only in the Umajalanta Cave in Torotoro National Park, located high in the Bolivian Andes around an altitude of 1,980 - 2,280 m .

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus chaberti
Authority
Durand, 1968
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trichomycterus Chaberti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Chaberti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trichomycterus Chaberti is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
4cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 18°S - 19°S, 65°W - 66°W South America: endemic to Bolivia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L2.97 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Durand, 1968

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