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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cephalosilurus Apurensis

Cephalosilurus apurensis Mees, 1978
Max Length
29 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cephalosilurus Apurensis (Cephalosilurus apurensis) 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 29 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cephalosilurus apurensis
Authority
Mees, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
29 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cephalosilurus Apurensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cephalosilurus Apurensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cephalosilurus Apurensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cephalosilurus Apurensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Arichuna, Apure, Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
29cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mees, 1978

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