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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Pocha Común

Cheirodon pisciculus Girard, 1855
Max Length
5.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pocha Común (Cheirodon pisciculus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Characidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.3, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cheirodon pisciculus
Authority
Girard, 1855
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
5.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pocha Común is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pocha Común is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 20°S - 35°S South America: Pacific versant of the Maipo, Aconcagua, and Huasco River basins, and Estero Quintero in Chile.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
5.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Girard, 1855

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES cheirodon santiažský
🇷🇺Russian Чилийский хейродон
🇪🇸Spanish Pocha Común

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Cheirodon annae McAtee 1903 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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