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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Clupeocharax Schoutedeni

Clupeocharax schoutedeni Pellegrin, 1926
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Clupeocharax Schoutedeni (Clupeocharax schoutedeni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Alestidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Clupeocharax schoutedeni
Authority
Pellegrin, 1926
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Characiformes
Family
Alestidae
Alestidae
Genus
Clupeocharax
Clupeocharax
Species
Clupeocharax Schoutedeni
Clupeocharax schoutedeni

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Clupeocharax Schoutedeni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Clupeocharax Schoutedeni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Clupeocharax Schoutedeni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Clupeocharax Schoutedeni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 22°C - 27°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
pH Range
6–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1926

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Clupeopetersius schoutedeni Pellegrin 1926 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .

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