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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Charax Tectifer

Charax tectifer Cope, 1870
Max Length
14.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Charax Tectifer is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Charax tectifer
Authority
Cope, 1870
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Charax Tectifer is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Charax Tectifer is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Charax Tectifer is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Charax Tectifer is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C South America: Upper Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
14.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–28°C
pH Range
6–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cope, 1870

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .

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