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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Porotergus Maroon

Porotergus maroon de Santana, Le Bail, Peixoto, Wan Tong You, Gianeti, Eon, Loeb, Mol & Covain, 2025
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Max Length
19.6 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
—
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Porotergus Maroon (Porotergus maroon) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apteronotidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Porotergus maroon
Authority
de Santana, Le Bail, Peixoto, Wan Tong You, Gianeti, Eon, Loeb, Mol & Covain, 2025
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
19.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Anal soft rays: 148 - 160. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Porotergus Maroon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Porotergus Maroon is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Porotergus Maroon is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Suriname and French Guiana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
19.6cm
Anal Rays
154

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
de Santana, Le Bail, Peixoto, Wan Tong You, Gianeti, Eon, Loeb, Mol & Covain, 2025

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