Hoplias Australis
📖 Overview
Hoplias Australis (Hoplias australis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Erythrinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 44.4 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11. Laterosensory canal along the ventral surface of dentary always with 5 pores; anterior profile of the head rounded in lateral view; and scales on the lateral line 40-45 . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hoplias Australis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hoplias Australis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Hoplias Australis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Endemic to the rio Uruguai; Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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