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Genus Family: Heptapteridae

Heptapterus

Species
13
Max Length
26 cm
Max Weight
—
Max Lifespan
—
Avg Trophic
3.48
Threatened
1

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Family
Heptapteridae
Genus
Heptapterus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
12
🌊 Marine
1

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
VU
CR
Least Concern 5
Vulnerable 1
Critically Endangered 1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Brazil
3 spp.
Uruguay
1 spp.
Venezuela
1 spp.
Argentina
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

Shallowest
0 m
Deepest
1 m