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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Batrochoglanis Transmontanus

Batrochoglanis transmontanus Regan, 1913
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Batrochoglanis Transmontanus (Batrochoglanis transmontanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudopimelodidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Batrochoglanis transmontanus
Authority
Regan, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Batrochoglanis Transmontanus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Batrochoglanis Transmontanus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Batrochoglanis Transmontanus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Batrochoglanis Transmontanus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Baudó, San Juan, Patia and Durango River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1913

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