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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Wallaciia Compressiceps

Wallaciia compressiceps Ploeg, 1986
Max Length
5.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Wallaciia Compressiceps (Wallaciia compressiceps) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Wallaciia compressiceps
Authority
Ploeg, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
24–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Wallaciia
Wallaciia
Species
Wallaciia Compressiceps
Wallaciia compressiceps

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Wallaciia Compressiceps is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Wallaciia Compressiceps is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Wallaciia Compressiceps is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Wallaciia Compressiceps is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 7.2; dH range: 15 - ?. Tropical; 24°C - 27°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the lower Tocantins River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–27°C
pH Range
5.5–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ploeg, 1986

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