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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Apteronotus Ellisi

Apteronotus ellisi Alonso de Arámburu, 1957
Max Length
32.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Apteronotus Ellisi (Apteronotus ellisi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apteronotidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 32.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Apteronotus ellisi
Authority
Alonso de Arámburu, 1957
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
32.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Apteronotus Ellisi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Apteronotus Ellisi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Apteronotus Ellisi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Apteronotus Ellisi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Paraná River basin (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
32.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Alonso de Arámburu, 1957

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