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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Bagre de torrente

Trichomycterus pseudosilvinichthys Fernández & Vari, 2004
Max Length
6.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Bagre de torrente (Trichomycterus pseudosilvinichthys), first described by Fernández & Vari, 2004 is a small fish in the family Trichomycteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 6.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus pseudosilvinichthys
Authority
Fernández & Vari, 2004
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
6.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bagre de torrente is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bagre de torrente is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 28°S - 30°S, 67°W - 68°W South America: Western Argentina.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
6.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Fernández & Vari, 2004

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇪🇸Spanish Bagre de torrente

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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