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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Myloplus Torquatus

Myloplus torquatus Kner, 1858
Max Length
29.4 cm
Max Weight
1.3 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Myloplus Torquatus (Myloplus torquatus), first described by Kner, 1858 is a medium-sized fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 29.40 cm in maximum length and up to 1.300 kg. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Myloplus torquatus
Authority
Kner, 1858
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
29.4 cm
Max Weight
1.3 kg
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Myloplus Torquatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Myloplus Torquatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon, Negro and Orinoco River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.04898 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
29.4cm
Max Weight
1,300g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner, 1858

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Myletes torquatus Kner 1858 Synonym
Myleus torquatus Kner 1858 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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