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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sarcoglanis Simplex

Sarcoglanis simplex Myers & Weitzman, 1966
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sarcoglanis Simplex (Sarcoglanis simplex), first described by Myers & Weitzman, 1966 is a fish. 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.

Scientific Name
Sarcoglanis simplex
Authority
Myers & Weitzman, 1966
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Sarcoglanis
Sarcoglanis
Species
Sarcoglanis Simplex
Sarcoglanis simplex

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sarcoglanis Simplex is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sarcoglanis Simplex 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. Tropical South America: upper Negro River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Myers & Weitzman, 1966

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