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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Mastiglanis Asopos

Mastiglanis asopos Bockmann, 1994
Max Length
6.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Mastiglanis Asopos (Mastiglanis asopos) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Mastiglanis asopos
Authority
Bockmann, 1994
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mastiglanis Asopos is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mastiglanis Asopos is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mastiglanis Asopos is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mastiglanis Asopos is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon, Capim and Orinoco River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L2.9 (TL)
Max TL
6.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bockmann, 1994

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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