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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Roeboides Xenodon

Roeboides xenodon Reinhardt, 1851
Max Length
10.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Roeboides Xenodon (Roeboides xenodon) is a ray-finned fish of the family Characidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Roeboides xenodon
Authority
Reinhardt, 1851
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Roeboides Xenodon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Roeboides Xenodon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Roeboides Xenodon is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Roeboides Xenodon is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: São Francisco River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01349 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
10.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Reinhardt, 1851

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