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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Asterophysus Batrachus

Asterophysus batrachus Kner, 1858
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Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Asterophysus Batrachus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Asterophysus batrachus
Authority
Kner, 1858
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Asterophysus
Asterophysus
Species
Asterophysus Batrachus
Asterophysus batrachus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Asterophysus Batrachus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Asterophysus Batrachus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Asterophysus Batrachus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Asterophysus Batrachus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Orinoco and Negro River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00891 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner, 1858

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