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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Mylossoma Acanthogaster

Mylossoma acanthogaster Valenciennes, 1850
Max Length
28.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Mylossoma Acanthogaster (Mylossoma acanthogaster), first described by Valenciennes, 1850 is a medium-sized fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 28.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.

Scientific Name
Mylossoma acanthogaster
Authority
Valenciennes, 1850
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
28.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mylossoma Acanthogaster is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mylossoma Acanthogaster 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: Venezuela (restricted to the Lago Maracaibo basin).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02455 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
28.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1850

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