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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Megalonema Platanum

Megalonema platanum Günther, 1880
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Megalonema Platanum (Megalonema platanum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pimelodidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Megalonema platanum
Authority
Günther, 1880
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
40 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Megalonema Platanum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Megalonema Platanum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical South America: Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
40cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1880

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