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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Chaco catfish

Lepthoplosternum pectorale Boulenger, 1895
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Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3
Depth
—
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Chaco catfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Lepthoplosternum pectorale
Authority
Boulenger, 1895
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–22 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chaco catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chaco catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chaco catfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Builds a bubblenest.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 5.8 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 25. Subtropical; 20°C - 22°C South America: Paraguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–22°C
pH Range
5.8–7.8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1895

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