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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Oligosarcus Macrolepis

Oligosarcus macrolepis Steindachner, 1877
Max Length
7.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Oligosarcus Macrolepis (Oligosarcus macrolepis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Oligosarcus macrolepis
Authority
Steindachner, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Oligosarcus Macrolepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oligosarcus Macrolepis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Jequitinhonha basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
7.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1877

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