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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Duopalatinus Peruanus

Duopalatinus peruanus Eigenmann & Allen, 1942
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Duopalatinus Peruanus (Duopalatinus peruanus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Duopalatinus peruanus
Authority
Eigenmann & Allen, 1942
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Duopalatinus
Duopalatinus
Species
Duopalatinus Peruanus
Duopalatinus peruanus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Duopalatinus Peruanus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Duopalatinus Peruanus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Allen, 1942

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