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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Phenacogaster Suborbitalis

Phenacogaster suborbitalis Ahl, 1936
Max Length
5.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Phenacogaster Suborbitalis (Phenacogaster suborbitalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Characidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Phenacogaster suborbitalis
Authority
Ahl, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Phenacogaster Suborbitalis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Phenacogaster Suborbitalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Phenacogaster Suborbitalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Phenacogaster Suborbitalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Eastern coast of Brazil (?).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Ahl, 1936

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