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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bagropsis Reinhardti

Bagropsis reinhardti Lütken, 1874
Max Length
34.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bagropsis Reinhardti (Bagropsis reinhardti) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 34.5 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Bagropsis reinhardti
Authority
Lütken, 1874
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
34.5 cm
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Bagropsis
Bagropsis
Species
Bagropsis Reinhardti
Bagropsis reinhardti

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bagropsis Reinhardti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bagropsis Reinhardti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Das Velhas River basin in São Francisco River drainage, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00891 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
34.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lütken, 1874

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