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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Trichomycterus Knerii

Trichomycterus knerii Steindachner, 1882
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Trichomycterus Knerii (Trichomycterus knerii) 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 Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus knerii
Authority
Steindachner, 1882
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trichomycterus Knerii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Knerii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trichomycterus Knerii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Trichomycterus Knerii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Canelos, Ecuador.

🌿 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
Data Deficient
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
Steindachner, 1882

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