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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Trichomycterus Pauciradiatus

Trichomycterus pauciradiatus Alencar & Costa, 2006
Max Length
5.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus pauciradiatus
Authority
Alencar & Costa, 2006
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 36 - 38. Differs from all other members of the genus by possessing four pelvic-fin rays. Similar to Trichomycterus reinhardti by having a unique color pattern consisting of a broad dark brown stripe on the flank, dorsally bordered by a bright yellow zone without dark marks; but differs from Trichomycterus reinhardti by having a more slender body (body depth 12.6-15.1% SL) and a shorter preorbital length (25.7-39.3% HL) .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Pauciradiatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trichomycterus Pauciradiatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Trichomycterus Pauciradiatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Debaixo da Serra, upper Paraná River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
5.2cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
37

🌡️ 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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Alencar & Costa, 2006

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