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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Trichomycterus Zonatus

Trichomycterus zonatus Eigenmann, 1918
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus zonatus
Authority
Eigenmann, 1918
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trichomycterus Zonatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Zonatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trichomycterus Zonatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Trichomycterus Zonatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: coastal rivers between Santa Catarina and São Paulo, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L2.98 (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
Eigenmann, 1918

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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