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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Wallaciia Notophthalmus

Wallaciia notophthalmus Regan, 1913
Max Length
7.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Wallaciia Notophthalmus (Wallaciia notophthalmus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.6 cm. 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
Wallaciia notophthalmus
Authority
Regan, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
24–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Wallaciia
Wallaciia
Species
Wallaciia Notophthalmus
Wallaciia notophthalmus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Wallaciia Notophthalmus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Wallaciia Notophthalmus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Wallaciia Notophthalmus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Eggs are deposited in caves; females tend the eggs, male defend the territory .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 27°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the lower Negro River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
7.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–27°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1913

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