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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bagre

Trichomycterus barbouri Eigenmann, 1911
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Bagre (Trichomycterus barbouri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichomycteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Trichomycterus barbouri
Authority
Eigenmann, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bagre is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bagre is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bagre is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bagre is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Beni River basin in Bolivia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L2.97 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1911

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES kandiru beniský
🌍QUE Such’e
🇪🇸Spanish Bagre · Chipi Chipi

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pygidium barbouri Eigenmann 1911 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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