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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Black arawana

Osteoglossum ferreirai Kanazawa, 1966
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Max Length
90 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Black arawana is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Osteoglossum ferreirai
Authority
Kanazawa, 1966
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
90 cm
Trophic Level
2
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Water Temp
24–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Black arawana is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Black arawana is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Black arawana is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Carries eggs in its mouth .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 30°C South America: Negro River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00479 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
90cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–30°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kanazawa, 1966

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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