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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Deuterodon Langei

Deuterodon langei Travassos, 1957
Max Length
12.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Deuterodon Langei (Deuterodon langei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Deuterodon langei
Authority
Travassos, 1957
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Deuterodon Langei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Deuterodon Langei is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
6.4cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: coastal basins between Cubatão (northern) River, Santa Catarina and the Nhundiaquara River basin, Paraná, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
12.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Travassos, 1957

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Deuterodon amniculus Lucena & Lucena 1992 Synonym
Deuterodon garujo Lucena & Lucena 1992 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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