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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hemiodus Amazonum

Hemiodus amazonum Humboldt, 1821
Max Length
20.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hemiodus Amazonum (Hemiodus amazonum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Hemiodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hemiodus amazonum
Authority
Humboldt, 1821
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hemiodus Amazonum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hemiodus Amazonum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hemiodus Amazonum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Marañon, Ucayali and Essequibo River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
20.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Humboldt, 1821

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