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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Venomous 🌡️ Tropical

Thalassophryne Amazonica

Thalassophryne amazonica Steindachner, 1876
Max Length
9.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Thalassophryne Amazonica (Thalassophryne amazonica) is a ray-finned fish of the family Batrachoididae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.

Scientific Name
Thalassophryne amazonica
Authority
Steindachner, 1876
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 21; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 18 - 19. Lacks a prominent lateral line on head and body and with only a few scattered pores on head and body .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Thalassophryne Amazonica is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Thalassophryne Amazonica is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Thalassophryne Amazonica is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: confined to the Amazon River and its tributaries.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
9.3cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
20
Anal Rays
19

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1876

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