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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Trichomycterus Itacarambiensis

Trichomycterus itacarambiensis Trajano & de Pinna, 1996
Max Length
8.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
7 yrs
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

A cave-restricted species. Found mostly near the bottom and in the water column. Breeding is synchronized with the rainy season for maximum survival of the young .

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus itacarambiensis
Authority
Trajano & de Pinna, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
8.3 cm
Lifespan
7 years
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Trichomycteridae
Trichomycteridae
Genus
Trichomycterus
Trichomycterus
Species
Trichomycterus Itacarambiensis
Trichomycterus itacarambiensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trichomycterus Itacarambiensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Itacarambiensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trichomycterus Itacarambiensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Breeding is seasonal.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 15°S - 16°S South America: Olhos d' Agua Cave in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.43

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
8.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Trajano & de Pinna, 1996

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES kandiru itacarambinský
🇵🇹Portuguese Bagrinho-de-caverna · Cambeva

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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