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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Auchenipterichthys Longimanus

Auchenipterichthys longimanus Günther, 1864
Max Length
22.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Auchenipterichthys Longimanus (Auchenipterichthys longimanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Auchenipteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Auchenipterichthys longimanus
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Water Temp
20–23 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Auchenipterichthys Longimanus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Auchenipterichthys Longimanus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Auchenipterichthys Longimanus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Auchenipterichthys Longimanus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 18. Tropical; 20°C - 23°C South America: Amazon river basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01023 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
22.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–23°C
pH Range
6–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1864

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