Bagre Hueso
📖 Overview
Bagre Hueso (Leptodoras acipenserinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Doradidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 14 - 17. Differs from all Leptodoras except L. linnelli by having adipose fin extended anteriorly as a low thin ridge of adipose tissue to a point midway between anterior insertion of adipose fin and posterior insertion of dorsal fin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bagre Hueso is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Amazon basin in Ecuador, Peru and Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | trnovec jeseterovitý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Mandi-serra |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Осетровидная броняка |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Bagre Hueso · Pirillo · Sierra Barbita |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxydoras acipenserinus | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bagre Hueso.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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