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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Conorhynchos Conirostris

Conorhynchos conirostris Valenciennes, 1840
Max Length
72.4 cm
Max Weight
4.9 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Conorhynchos Conirostris (Conorhynchos conirostris), first described by Valenciennes, 1840 is a large fish. Adults typically reach 72.40 cm in maximum length and up to 4.900 kg. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Conorhynchos conirostris
Authority
Valenciennes, 1840
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
72.4 cm
Max Weight
4.9 kg
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Conorhynchos
Conorhynchos
Species
Conorhynchos Conirostris
Conorhynchos conirostris

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Conorhynchos Conirostris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Conorhynchos Conirostris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio São Francisco, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.2±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
72.4cm
Max Weight
4,900g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
52.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1840

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