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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Charax Apurensis

Charax apurensis Lucena, 1987
Max Length
11.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Charax Apurensis (Charax apurensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Characidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.8 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
Charax apurensis
Authority
Lucena, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Charax Apurensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Charax Apurensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Charax Apurensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Charax Apurensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Orinoco River basin in Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
11.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lucena, 1987

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