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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Centrodoras Brachiatus

Centrodoras brachiatus Cope, 1872
Max Length
41 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Centrodoras Brachiatus (Centrodoras brachiatus), first described by Cope, 1872 is a large fish. Adults typically reach 41.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Centrodoras brachiatus
Authority
Cope, 1872
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
41 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Centrodoras
Centrodoras
Species
Centrodoras Brachiatus
Centrodoras brachiatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Centrodoras Brachiatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Centrodoras Brachiatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin (except Negro River).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
41cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cope, 1872

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