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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Cynopotamus Kincaidi

Cynopotamus kincaidi Schultz, 1950
Max Length
31.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Cynopotamus kincaidi
Authority
Schultz, 1950
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
31.5 cm
Trophic Level
4
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 4 - 5; Anal soft rays: 42. : short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cynopotamus Kincaidi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cynopotamus Kincaidi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cynopotamus Kincaidi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Paraguay River basin (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
31.5cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
5
Anal Rays
42

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Schultz, 1950

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