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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Trichomycterus Corduvensis

Trichomycterus corduvensis Weyenbergh, 1877
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Trichomycterus Corduvensis (Trichomycterus corduvensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichomycteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus corduvensis
Authority
Weyenbergh, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trichomycterus Corduvensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Corduvensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Primeiro River basin in Argentina.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.2

📐 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
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Weyenbergh, 1877

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