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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Oligosarcus Planaltinae

Oligosarcus planaltinae Menezes & Géry, 1983
Max Length
9.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Oligosarcus Planaltinae (Oligosarcus planaltinae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Oligosarcus planaltinae
Authority
Menezes & Géry, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Oligosarcus Planaltinae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oligosarcus Planaltinae 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: Rio Paranaiba basin, Goiás.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
9.9cm

🌡️ 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
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Menezes & Géry, 1983

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