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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Temperate

Oligosarcus Menezesi

Oligosarcus menezesi Miquelarena & Protogino, 1996
Max Length
13.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Oligosarcus Menezesi (Oligosarcus menezesi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Oligosarcus menezesi
Authority
Miquelarena & Protogino, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
13.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Oligosarcus Menezesi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oligosarcus Menezesi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Oligosarcus Menezesi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Oligosarcus Menezesi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate South America: Endemic to Argentina.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.9±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
13.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Miquelarena & Protogino, 1996

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