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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Trachelyopterus Albicrux

Trachelyopterus albicrux Berg, 1901
Max Length
14 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Trachelyopterus Albicrux (Trachelyopterus albicrux) is a ray-finned fish of the family Auchenipteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Trachelyopterus albicrux
Authority
Berg, 1901
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Water Temp
18–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trachelyopterus Albicrux is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trachelyopterus Albicrux 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; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 18. Temperate; 18°C - 24°C South America: La Plata River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
14cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
18–24°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Berg, 1901

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