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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Othonocheirodus Eigenmanni

Othonocheirodus eigenmanni Myers, 1927
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Max Length
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Max Weight
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Lifespan
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Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Othonocheirodus Eigenmanni (Othonocheirodus eigenmanni) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Othonocheirodus eigenmanni
Authority
Myers, 1927
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Othonocheirodus
Othonocheirodus
Species
Othonocheirodus Eigenmanni
Othonocheirodus eigenmanni

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Othonocheirodus Eigenmanni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Othonocheirodus Eigenmanni 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: Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L3.01 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Myers, 1927

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