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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Moenkhausia Agnesae

Moenkhausia agnesae Géry, 1965
Max Length
6.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Moenkhausia Agnesae (Moenkhausia agnesae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Moenkhausia agnesae
Authority
Géry, 1965
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Moenkhausia Agnesae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Moenkhausia Agnesae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Moenkhausia Agnesae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Moenkhausia Agnesae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 1°S - 5°S South America: Upper Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
6.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Géry, 1965

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