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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Oligosarcus Bolivianus

Oligosarcus bolivianus Fowler, 1940
Max Length
14.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Oligosarcus Bolivianus (Oligosarcus bolivianus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.7 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Oligosarcus bolivianus
Authority
Fowler, 1940
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.7 cm
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Oligosarcus Bolivianus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oligosarcus Bolivianus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Lipeo River in the Paraguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00891 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
14.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1940

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