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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Apistogramma Pedunculata

Apistogramma pedunculata Mesa S. & Lasso, 2011
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Apistogramma Pedunculata (Apistogramma pedunculata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Apistogramma pedunculata
Authority
Mesa S. & Lasso, 2011
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Apistogramma Pedunculata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Apistogramma Pedunculata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Apistogramma Pedunculata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Apistogramma Pedunculata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: rio Orinoco basin (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mesa S. & Lasso, 2011

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