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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Trichomycterus Conradi

Trichomycterus conradi Eigenmann, 1912
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Trichomycterus Conradi (Trichomycterus conradi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichomycteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus conradi
Authority
Eigenmann, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trichomycterus Conradi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Conradi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trichomycterus Conradi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Trichomycterus Conradi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: River drainages in Guyana and Venezuela.

🌿 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
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 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
Eigenmann, 1912

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