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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Doncella

Ageneiosus pardalis Lütken, 1874
Max Length
63 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Doncella (Ageneiosus pardalis), first described by Lütken, 1874 is a large fish in the family Auchenipteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 63.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Ageneiosus pardalis
Authority
Lütken, 1874
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
63 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Doncella is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Doncella is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical Central and South America: Lake Maracaibo basin and Magdalena, Cauca, San Juan, and Tuira River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
63cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lütken, 1874

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES hrbohřbet pardálí
🇪🇸Spanish Barbul · Barbul rollera · Doncella · Fria · Gata · Niña · Rollera · Señorita

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Ageneiosus caucanus Steindachner 1880 Synonym
Ageneiosus freiei Schultz 1944 Synonym
Ageneiosus virgo Posada 1909 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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