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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Temperate

Xyliphius Barbatus

Xyliphius barbatus Alonso de Arámburu & Arámburu, 1962
Max Length
9.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Xyliphius Barbatus (Xyliphius barbatus), first described by Alonso de Arámburu & Arámburu, 1962 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 9.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.

Scientific Name
Xyliphius barbatus
Authority
Alonso de Arámburu & Arámburu, 1962
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
9.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Xyliphius
Xyliphius
Species
Xyliphius Barbatus
Xyliphius barbatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Xyliphius Barbatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Xyliphius Barbatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate South America: Paraguay-Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00324 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
9.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Alonso de Arámburu & Arámburu, 1962

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