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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sternopygus Xingu

Sternopygus xingu Albert & Fink, 1996
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Max Length
52.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Sternopygus Xingu is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Sternopygus xingu
Authority
Albert & Fink, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
52.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Anal soft rays: 224 - 330.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sternopygus Xingu is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sternopygus Xingu is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sternopygus Xingu is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Xingu and lower Tocantins River basins in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
52.5cm
Anal Rays
277

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Albert & Fink, 1996

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