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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Anduzedoras Oxyrhynchus

Anduzedoras oxyrhynchus Valenciennes, 1821
Max Length
32.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Anduzedoras Oxyrhynchus (Anduzedoras oxyrhynchus), first described by Valenciennes, 1821 is a medium-sized fish in the family Doradidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 32.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Doradidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Anduzedoras oxyrhynchus
Authority
Valenciennes, 1821
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
32.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Doradidae
Doradidae
Genus
Anduzedoras
Anduzedoras
Species
Anduzedoras Oxyrhynchus
Anduzedoras oxyrhynchus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Anduzedoras Oxyrhynchus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Anduzedoras Oxyrhynchus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Negro and upper Orinoco River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
32.3cm

🌡️ 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
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1821

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Anduzedoras arleoi Fernández-Yépez 1968 Synonym
Doras lipophthalmus Kner 1855 Synonym
Doras ophthalmus Kner 1853 Synonym
Doras oxyrhynchus Valenciennes 1821 Synonym
Hassar lipophthalmus Kner 1855 Synonym
Opsodoras steindachneri Eigenmann 1925 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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