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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Catoprion Absconditus

Catoprion absconditus Mateussi, Melo & Oliveira, 2020
Max Length
14.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Catoprion Absconditus (Catoprion absconditus), first described by Mateussi, Melo & Oliveira, 2020 is a small fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 14.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Catoprion absconditus
Authority
Mateussi, Melo & Oliveira, 2020
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

It has 85-94 perforated scales in the lateral line, and 35-40 circumpenducular scales.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Catoprion Absconditus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil and Guyana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
14.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mateussi, Melo & Oliveira, 2020

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