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Hoplarchus psittacus Heckel, 1840
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Max Length
32 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits rivers . Also found in swamps and lakes; feeds on aquatic insects and crustaceans during high water, also on fishes during low water seasons . Maximum length 35 cm TL .

Scientific Name
Hoplarchus psittacus
Authority
Heckel, 1840
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
32 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Water Temp
27–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Hoplarchus
Hoplarchus
Species
gamefish, aquarium
Hoplarchus psittacus

🐟 Physical Description

: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for gamefish, aquarium is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 6.0; dH range: 5 - 10. Tropical; 27°C - 30°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the Negro, Preto da Eva, Urubu and Jamari rivers in Brazil; also in tributaries of the upper Orinoco River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.7±0.57
Food Items

aquatic insects and crustaceans during high water, also on fishes during low water seasons (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02692 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
32cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
27–30°C
pH Range
5.5–6
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Heckel, 1840

🎣 Angling Guide

Difficulty
Beginner
Fight Rating
strong pulls with head-shakes
Best Seasons
spring,summer,fall
Best Time
incoming tide, dawn and dusk
Line Weight
15-30
Rod Type
medium-heavy spinning
Hook Size
2/0-5/0
Catch & Release
✓ Recommended
Best Months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Techniques
bottom fishing popping cork soft plastics live bait
Bait & Lures
live shrimp cut mullet soft plastic paddle-tails popping corks
Recommended Tackle
  • medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
  • 30-50 lb braid
  • fluorocarbon leader
Where to Find Them
  • grass flats
  • oyster bars
  • marsh drains
  • deeper channel edges
Tips & Tricks
Popping cork technique attracts fish from distance. Fish moving tides.
Catch & Release Tips

Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.

Regulations Summary

⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
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