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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Adontosternarchus Devenanzii

Adontosternarchus devenanzii Leccia, Lundberg & Baskin, 1985
Max Length
18.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Adontosternarchus Devenanzii (Adontosternarchus devenanzii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apteronotidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Adontosternarchus devenanzii
Authority
Leccia, Lundberg & Baskin, 1985
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Gymnotiformes
Gymnotiformes
Family
Apteronotidae
Apteronotidae
Genus
Adontosternarchus
Adontosternarchus
Species
Adontosternarchus Devenanzii
Adontosternarchus devenanzii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Adontosternarchus Devenanzii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Adontosternarchus Devenanzii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Adontosternarchus Devenanzii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Adontosternarchus Devenanzii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 20°C - 30°C South America: Venezuela, Rio Portuguesa and Orinoco, Amazonas Basin of Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
18.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–30°C
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
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Leccia, Lundberg & Baskin, 1985

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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