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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Trichomycterus Itatiayae

Trichomycterus itatiayae Miranda Ribeiro, 1906
Max Length
19.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Trichomycterus Itatiayae is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus itatiayae
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1906
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
19.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trichomycterus Itatiayae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Itatiayae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trichomycterus Itatiayae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Trichomycterus Itatiayae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rivers in Itatiaia mountains, upper reaches of Paraiba do Sul River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
19.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1906

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇵🇹Portuguese cambeva

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Trichomycterus brasiliensis itatiayae Miranda Ribeiro 1906 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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