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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Roundnose knifefish

Rhamphichthys hahni Meinken, 1937
Max Length
26.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Roundnose knifefish (Rhamphichthys hahni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rhamphichthyidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhamphichthys hahni
Authority
Meinken, 1937
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
26.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Roundnose knifefish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Roundnose knifefish 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. Temperate South America: Paraná River basin (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00269 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
26.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Meinken, 1937

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