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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Trachelyopterus Isacanthus

Trachelyopterus isacanthus Cope, 1878
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Trachelyopterus Isacanthus (Trachelyopterus isacanthus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Auchenipteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Trachelyopterus isacanthus
Authority
Cope, 1878
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trachelyopterus Isacanthus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trachelyopterus Isacanthus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trachelyopterus Isacanthus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Trachelyopterus Isacanthus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cope, 1878

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