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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Xenocharax Spilurus

Xenocharax spilurus Günther, 1867
Max Length
26 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Xenocharax Spilurus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Xenocharax spilurus
Authority
Günther, 1867
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
26 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 24; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 17. Diagnosis: two rows of teeth in upper jaw and 3 in lower jaw; completely pored lateral line with 63-75 lateral line scales; total of 19-24 rays in dorsal fin and 13-17 rays in anal fin; 13-16 scales between dorsal fin origin and lateral line . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Xenocharax Spilurus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Xenocharax Spilurus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Xenocharax Spilurus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01318 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
26cm
Dorsal Rays
22
Anal Rays
15

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1867

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES patetra skvrnovitá
🇵🇹Portuguese Tiganga-prata

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 270 records indexed .

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