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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Trichomycterus Riojanus

Trichomycterus riojanus Berg, 1897
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus riojanus
Authority
Berg, 1897
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trichomycterus Riojanus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Riojanus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trichomycterus Riojanus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Trichomycterus Riojanus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical South America: La Rioja Range in Argentina.

🌿 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

📊 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
Berg, 1897

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