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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Megalancistrus Barrae

Megalancistrus barrae Steindachner, 1910
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Max Length
41.8 cm
Max Weight
2.2 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
61.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Megalancistrus Barrae (Megalancistrus barrae) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 41.8 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Megalancistrus barrae
Authority
Steindachner, 1910
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
41.8 cm
Max Weight
2.2 kg
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
61.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Megalancistrus
Megalancistrus
Species
Megalancistrus Barrae
Megalancistrus barrae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Megalancistrus Barrae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Megalancistrus Barrae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: São Francisco River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01622 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
41.8cm
Max Weight
2,200g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
61.00/100
High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1910

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