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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Peixe-cachorro

Galeocharax humeralis Valenciennes, 1834
Max Length
30.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Peixe-cachorro is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Galeocharax humeralis
Authority
Valenciennes, 1834
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30.6 cm
Trophic Level
4
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Peixe-cachorro is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Peixe-cachorro is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Peixe-cachorro is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Peixe-cachorro is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Paraguay and lower Parana River basins (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
30.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1834

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES charax buenosaireský
🇵🇹Portuguese Peixe-cachorro · Saicanga
🇪🇸Spanish Dientudo

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Cynopotamus humeralis Valenciennes 1834 Synonym
Hydrocynus humeralis Valenciennes 1834 Synonym
Hydrocyon humeralis Valenciennes 1834 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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