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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Distichodus Petersii

Distichodus petersii Pfeffer, 1896
Max Length
45 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Distichodus Petersii (Distichodus petersii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Distichodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 45 cm. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Distichodus petersii
Authority
Pfeffer, 1896
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
45 cm
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Distichodus Petersii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Distichodus Petersii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Distichodus Petersii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
45cm
Dorsal Rays
22
Anal Rays
16

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2006

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pfeffer, 1896

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Distichodus albini Steindachner 1914 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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