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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Apteronotus Brasiliensis

Apteronotus brasiliensis Reinhardt, 1852
Max Length
29 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Apteronotus Brasiliensis (Apteronotus brasiliensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apteronotidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 29 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Apteronotus brasiliensis
Authority
Reinhardt, 1852
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
29 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Apteronotus Brasiliensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Apteronotus Brasiliensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: São Francisco, Paraná and Parnaíba river basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
29cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Reinhardt, 1852

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