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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Bunocephalus Colombianus

Bunocephalus colombianus Eigenmann, 1912
Max Length
11.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bunocephalus Colombianus (Bunocephalus colombianus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Aspredinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Bunocephalus colombianus
Authority
Eigenmann, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bunocephalus Colombianus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bunocephalus Colombianus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bunocephalus Colombianus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bunocephalus Colombianus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Atrato and Magdalena River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00324 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
11.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1912

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