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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Rhinodoras Boehlkei

Rhinodoras boehlkei Glodek, Whitmire & Orcés V., 1976
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rhinodoras Boehlkei (Rhinodoras boehlkei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Doradidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhinodoras boehlkei
Authority
Glodek, Whitmire & Orcés V., 1976
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhinodoras Boehlkei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinodoras Boehlkei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhinodoras Boehlkei is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhinodoras Boehlkei is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
17cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Glodek, Whitmire & Orcés V., 1976

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