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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Characidium Schubarti

Characidium schubarti Travassos, 1955
Max Length
51.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Characidium Schubarti (Characidium schubarti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Crenuchidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 51.3 cm. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Characidium schubarti
Authority
Travassos, 1955
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
51.3 cm
Trophic Level
4.2
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Characidium Schubarti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Characidium Schubarti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Paranapanema basin in upper Paraná River drainage and Ribeira de Iguape River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01023 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
51.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Travassos, 1955

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