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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Triportheus Pantanensis

Triportheus pantanensis Malabarba, 2004
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Max Length
15.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Triportheus Pantanensis (Triportheus pantanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triportheidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Triportheus pantanensis
Authority
Malabarba, 2004
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Triportheus Pantanensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triportheus Pantanensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Triportheus Pantanensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Triportheus Pantanensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Paraguay and lower rio Paraná basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
15.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Malabarba, 2004

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