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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Trichomycterus Stawiarski

Trichomycterus stawiarski Miranda Ribeiro, 1968
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Trichomycterus Stawiarski (Trichomycterus stawiarski) 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 Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus stawiarski
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1968
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trichomycterus Stawiarski is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Stawiarski is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trichomycterus Stawiarski is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Trichomycterus Stawiarski is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Iguaçu River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.94 (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
Tropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1968

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Cambeva stawiarski Miranda Ribeiro 1968 Synonym
Pygidium stawiarski Miranda Ribeiro 1968 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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