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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Megaleporinus Macrocephalus

Megaleporinus macrocephalus Garavello & Britski, 1988
Max Length
68.4 cm
Max Weight
5.3 kg
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Megaleporinus Macrocephalus (Megaleporinus macrocephalus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 68.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Megaleporinus macrocephalus
Authority
Garavello & Britski, 1988
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
68.4 cm
Max Weight
5.3 kg
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Megaleporinus
Megaleporinus
Species
Megaleporinus Macrocephalus
Megaleporinus macrocephalus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Megaleporinus Macrocephalus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Megaleporinus Macrocephalus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Megaleporinus Macrocephalus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Paraguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
68.4cm
Max Weight
5,300g

🌡️ 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
54.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Garavello & Britski, 1988

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