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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Megadontognathus Kaitukaensis

Megadontognathus kaitukaensis paz, 1999
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Megadontognathus Kaitukaensis (Megadontognathus kaitukaensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apteronotidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Megadontognathus kaitukaensis
Authority
paz, 1999
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
16 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Gymnotiformes
Gymnotiformes
Family
Apteronotidae
Apteronotidae
Genus
Megadontognathus
Megadontognathus
Species
Megadontognathus Kaitukaensis
Megadontognathus kaitukaensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Megadontognathus Kaitukaensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Megadontognathus Kaitukaensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Megadontognathus Kaitukaensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Megadontognathus Kaitukaensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Known only from the Rio Xingu, Pará, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
paz, 1999

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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