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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Compsaraia Compsa

Compsaraia compsa Leccia, 1994
Max Length
33.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Compsaraia Compsa (Compsaraia compsa) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 33.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Compsaraia compsa
Authority
Leccia, 1994
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
33.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Compsaraia
Compsaraia
Species
Compsaraia Compsa
Compsaraia compsa

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal soft rays: 164 - 190. Can be recognized by its elongated body and tail length(35-48% in length to end of anal fin); greatest body depth 10-12%; 5-7 rows of large scales above lateral line; pectoral rays ii, 13-14; anal rays 164-190.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Compsaraia Compsa is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Orinoco, Meta, Apure and Negro River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
33.9cm
Anal Rays
177

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Leccia, 1994

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