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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Apomatoceros Alleni

Apomatoceros alleni Eigenmann, 1922
Max Length
14.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Apomatoceros Alleni (Apomatoceros alleni), first described by Eigenmann, 1922 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 14.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Apomatoceros alleni
Authority
Eigenmann, 1922
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.6 cm
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Apomatoceros
Apomatoceros
Species
Apomatoceros Alleni
Apomatoceros alleni

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Apomatoceros Alleni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Apomatoceros Alleni 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: Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0038 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
14.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1922

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