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💧 Freshwater Least Concern ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Traumatogenic 🌡️ Tropical

Tridensimilis Brevis

Tridensimilis brevis Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

In the sand of shallow rivers and creeks; parasitic, entering gill chambers of larger catfishes; also known for entering, probably by mistake, the ureta of mammals urinating under water .

Scientific Name
Tridensimilis brevis
Authority
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Tridensimilis
Tridensimilis
Species
Tridensimilis Brevis
Tridensimilis brevis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tridensimilis Brevis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tridensimilis Brevis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tridensimilis Brevis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Tridensimilis Brevis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 5.5 - 7.0; dH range: 2 - 10. Tropical; 20°C - 30°C South America: Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–30°C
pH Range
5.5–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889

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