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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Agoniates Halecinus

Agoniates halecinus Müller & Troschel, 1845
Max Length
26.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
14.00/100

📖 Overview

Agoniates Halecinus (Agoniates halecinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triportheidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, 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
Agoniates halecinus
Authority
Müller & Troschel, 1845
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
26.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Agoniates Halecinus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Agoniates Halecinus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Agoniates Halecinus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Agoniates Halecinus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Essequibo, Branco, Araguari, Capim, Tocantins, Xingu, Tapajós, Trombetas, Negro, Casiquiare, and Tefé River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
26.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Müller & Troschel, 1845

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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