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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Auchenipterus Brachyurus

Auchenipterus brachyurus Cope, 1878
Max Length
16.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Auchenipterus Brachyurus (Auchenipterus brachyurus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Auchenipteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.5 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
Auchenipterus brachyurus
Authority
Cope, 1878
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Auchenipterus Brachyurus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Auchenipterus Brachyurus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Auchenipterus Brachyurus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Auchenipterus Brachyurus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Upper Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
16.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
Cope, 1878

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