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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Rhinodoras Dorbignyi

Rhinodoras dorbignyi Kner, 1855
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rhinodoras Dorbignyi (Rhinodoras dorbignyi), first described by Kner, 1855 is a large fish in the family Doradidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 50.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Doradidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Rhinodoras dorbignyi
Authority
Kner, 1855
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
50 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Water Temp
20–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Doradidae
Doradidae
Genus
Rhinodoras
Rhinodoras
Species
Rhinodoras Dorbignyi
Rhinodoras dorbignyi

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinodoras Dorbignyi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 10 - ?. Tropical; 20°C - 25°C South America: Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
50cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–25°C
pH Range
6.5–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner, 1855

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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