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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Megalodoras Guayoensis

Megalodoras guayoensis Yépez, 1968
Max Length
53 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Megalodoras Guayoensis (Megalodoras guayoensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Doradidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 53 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Megalodoras guayoensis
Authority
Yépez, 1968
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
53 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Megalodoras Guayoensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Megalodoras Guayoensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Megalodoras Guayoensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Megalodoras Guayoensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Orinoco River basin, Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
53cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Yépez, 1968

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