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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Heptapterus Exilis

Heptapterus exilis Fuster, Bockmann & Malabarba, 2019
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Heptapterus Exilis (Heptapterus exilis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Heptapterus exilis
Authority
Fuster, Bockmann & Malabarba, 2019
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Heptapterus Exilis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Heptapterus Exilis 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: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
55.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fuster, Bockmann & Malabarba, 2019

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