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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Hoplias Microcephalus

Hoplias microcephalus Agassiz, 1829
Max Length
35.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Hoplias Microcephalus (Hoplias microcephalus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Erythrinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35.6 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hoplias microcephalus
Authority
Agassiz, 1829
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
35.6 cm
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hoplias Microcephalus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hoplias Microcephalus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hoplias Microcephalus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hoplias Microcephalus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: São Francisco River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
35.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Agassiz, 1829

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