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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Auchenipterus Demerarae

Auchenipterus demerarae Eigenmann, 1912
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Max Length
12.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Auchenipterus Demerarae is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Auchenipterus demerarae
Authority
Eigenmann, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Auchenipteridae
Auchenipteridae
Genus
Auchenipterus
Auchenipterus
Species
Auchenipterus Demerarae
Auchenipterus demerarae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Auchenipterus Demerarae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Auchenipterus Demerarae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Auchenipterus Demerarae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Auchenipterus Demerarae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Demerara, Rupununi, Essequibo and Cuyuni River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
12.4cm

🌡️ 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
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1912

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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