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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Trichomycterus Maldonadoi

Trichomycterus maldonadoi Ardila Rodríguez, 2011
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Trichomycterus Maldonadoi (Trichomycterus maldonadoi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichomycteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus maldonadoi
Authority
Ardila Rodríguez, 2011
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trichomycterus Maldonadoi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Maldonadoi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trichomycterus Maldonadoi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Trichomycterus Maldonadoi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: upper Sinú River basin in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
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
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ardila Rodríguez, 2011

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