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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Dientudo

Cynopotamus argenteus Valenciennes, 1836
Max Length
29.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Cynopotamus argenteus
Authority
Valenciennes, 1836
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
29.5 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Water Temp
20–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 4 - 5; Anal soft rays: 46 - 53. Large body deep, with numerous scales. Snout conical.: short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dientudo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Dientudo is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Dientudo is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15. Subtropical; 20°C - 24°C South America: Paraguay, lower Paraná and Uruguay basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.1±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
29.5cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
5
Anal Rays
50

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–24°C
pH Range
6–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1836

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES tetran stříbrný
🇵🇹Portuguese Cacunda
🇷🇺Russian Серебристый цинопотам
🇪🇸Spanish Dientudo

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Characinus squamosus Eigenmann & Kennedy 1903 Synonym
Charax caliurus Eigenmann & Kennedy 1907 Synonym
Cynopotamus caliurus Eigenmann & Kennedy 1907 Synonym
Hydrocyon argenteum Valenciennes 1836 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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