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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Xyliphius Kryptos

Xyliphius kryptos Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1983
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Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Xyliphius Kryptos is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Xyliphius kryptos
Authority
Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Xyliphius
Xyliphius
Species
Xyliphius Kryptos
Xyliphius kryptos

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Xyliphius Kryptos is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Xyliphius Kryptos is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Xyliphius Kryptos is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Xyliphius Kryptos is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Lake Maracaibo basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00324 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1983

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