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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Tetranematichthys Quadrifilis

Tetranematichthys quadrifilis Kner, 1858
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Tetranematichthys Quadrifilis (Tetranematichthys quadrifilis), first described by Kner, 1858 is a medium-sized fish in the family Auchenipteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 16.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. 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 Auchenipteridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Tetranematichthys quadrifilis
Authority
Kner, 1858
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Auchenipteridae
Auchenipteridae
Genus
Tetranematichthys
Tetranematichthys
Species
Tetranematichthys Quadrifilis
Tetranematichthys quadrifilis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tetranematichthys Quadrifilis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tetranematichthys Quadrifilis 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: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00891 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner, 1858

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES hrbohřbet čtyřvlákný

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Ageneiosus quadrifilis Kner 1858 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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