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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Ichthyoelephas Longirostris

Ichthyoelephas longirostris Steindachner, 1879
Max Length
80 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Ichthyoelephas Longirostris (Ichthyoelephas longirostris), first described by Steindachner, 1879 is a large fish in the family Prochilodontidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 80.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.

Scientific Name
Ichthyoelephas longirostris
Authority
Steindachner, 1879
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
80 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ichthyoelephas Longirostris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ichthyoelephas Longirostris 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. Tropical South America: Cauca-Magdalena River basin in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01862 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
80cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1879

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