💧 Freshwater
Data Deficient
🌡️ Tropical
Decorus Xanthogenys
Decorus xanthogenys Pellegrin & Chevey, 1936
📖 Overview
Decorus Xanthogenys (Decorus xanthogenys) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27.5 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
Scientific Name
Decorus xanthogenys
Authority
Pellegrin & Chevey, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
27.5 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt
🔬 Taxonomy
Genus
Decorus
Decorus
Species
Decorus Xanthogenys
Decorus xanthogenys
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Decorus Xanthogenys is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Decorus Xanthogenys 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
🌿 Ecology
Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
📐 Morphometrics
Length–Weight Relationship:
W = 0.00813 × L3.05
(TL)
Max TL
27.5cm
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin & Chevey, 1936
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