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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Mandubé

Ageneiosus militaris Valenciennes, 1835
Mandubé (Ageneiosus militaris)
Mandubé (Ageneiosus militaris)
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Mandubé (Ageneiosus militaris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Auchenipteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ageneiosus militaris
Authority
Valenciennes, 1835
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mandubé is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mandubé is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mandubé is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mandubé is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Subtropical South America: La Plata River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L2.91 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1835

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES hrbohřbet obrněný
🇵🇹Portuguese Fidalgo · Mandubé · Manduvê · Manduvi · Matrinchã · Palmito de-ferrao
🇪🇸Spanish Manduví

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Ageneiosus marquesi Risso & Risso 1964 Synonym
Ageneiosus uruguayensis Devincenzi 1933 Synonym
Ageneiosus valenciennesi Bleeker 1864 Synonym
Ageniosus militaris Valenciennes 1835 Synonym
Silurus 38-radiatus Larrañaga 1923 Synonym
Silurus imberbis Larrañaga 1923 Synonym
Silurus trigintaoctoradiatus Larrañaga 1923 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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