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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Lophiosilurus Alexandri

Lophiosilurus alexandri Steindachner, 1876
Max Length
72 cm
Max Weight
5.0 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Lophiosilurus Alexandri (Lophiosilurus alexandri) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 72 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Lophiosilurus alexandri
Authority
Steindachner, 1876
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
72 cm
Max Weight
5 kg
Trophic Level
4
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Lophiosilurus
Lophiosilurus
Species
Lophiosilurus Alexandri
Lophiosilurus alexandri

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lophiosilurus Alexandri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lophiosilurus Alexandri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lophiosilurus Alexandri is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Lophiosilurus Alexandri is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: 5 - 15. Tropical; 22°C - 27°C South America: São Francisco River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01148 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
72cm
Max Weight
5,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
pH Range
6–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1876

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