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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Oligosarcus Oligolepis

Oligosarcus oligolepis Steindachner, 1867
Max Length
26.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Oligosarcus Oligolepis (Oligosarcus oligolepis) 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 26.2 cm. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Oligosarcus oligolepis
Authority
Steindachner, 1867
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
26.2 cm
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Oligosarcus Oligolepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oligosarcus Oligolepis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Oligosarcus Oligolepis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Oligosarcus Oligolepis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Subtropical South America: Paraguay, lower Paraná, Uruguay and La Plata River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
4.2±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
26.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1867

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