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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Apteronotus Apurensis

Apteronotus apurensis Yépez, 1968
Max Length
30.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Apteronotus Apurensis (Apteronotus apurensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apteronotidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Apteronotus apurensis
Authority
Yépez, 1968
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
30.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Apteronotus Apurensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Apteronotus Apurensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Apteronotus Apurensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Apteronotus Apurensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Apure River basin in Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
30.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Yépez, 1968

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