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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Piraxixira

Micromischodus sugillatus Roberts, 1971
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Piraxixira (Micromischodus sugillatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Hemiodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Micromischodus sugillatus
Authority
Roberts, 1971
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Piraxixira is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Piraxixira is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Piraxixira is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Amazon, Madeira, Negro and Solimões River basins in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
17cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Roberts, 1971

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES polozubka manauská
🇵🇹Portuguese Flexeira · Piraxixira

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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