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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Duopalatinus Emarginatus

Duopalatinus emarginatus Valenciennes, 1840
Max Length
35.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Duopalatinus Emarginatus (Duopalatinus emarginatus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35.1 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Duopalatinus emarginatus
Authority
Valenciennes, 1840
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
35.1 cm
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Duopalatinus
Duopalatinus
Species
Duopalatinus Emarginatus
Duopalatinus emarginatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Duopalatinus Emarginatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Duopalatinus Emarginatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Duopalatinus Emarginatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Duopalatinus Emarginatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
35.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1840

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