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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Trachydoras Paraguayensis

Trachydoras paraguayensis Eigenmann & Ward, 1907
Max Length
19.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Trachydoras Paraguayensis (Trachydoras paraguayensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Doradidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Trachydoras paraguayensis
Authority
Eigenmann & Ward, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
19.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Water Temp
20–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Doradidae
Doradidae
Genus
Trachydoras
Trachydoras
Species
Trachydoras Paraguayensis
Trachydoras paraguayensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trachydoras Paraguayensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trachydoras Paraguayensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trachydoras Paraguayensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
6.5cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 18. Tropical; 20°C - 26°C South America: Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.27

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
19.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–26°C
pH Range
6–7
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
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Ward, 1907

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Hemidoras paraguayensis Eigenmann & Ward 1907 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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