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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Argopleura Chocoensis

Argopleura chocoensis Eigenmann, 1913
Max Length
5.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Argopleura Chocoensis (Argopleura chocoensis), first described by Eigenmann, 1913 is a small fish in the family Stevardiidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 5.30 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 Stevardiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Argopleura chocoensis
Authority
Eigenmann, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Argopleura Chocoensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Argopleura Chocoensis 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: San Juan River basin, Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
5.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1913

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES argo istminský

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Bryconamericus chocoensis Eigenmann 1913 Synonym
Xenurocharax spurrellii Regan 1913 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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