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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Mylesinus Paucisquamatus

Mylesinus paucisquamatus Jégu & Santos, 1988
Max Length
33.3 cm
Max Weight
1.9 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Mylesinus Paucisquamatus (Mylesinus paucisquamatus), first described by Jégu & Santos, 1988 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 33.30 cm in maximum length and up to 1.900 kg. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Mylesinus paucisquamatus
Authority
Jégu & Santos, 1988
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
33.3 cm
Max Weight
1.9 kg
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Mylesinus
Mylesinus
Species
Mylesinus Paucisquamatus
Mylesinus paucisquamatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mylesinus Paucisquamatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mylesinus Paucisquamatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Tocantins River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.03311 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
33.3cm
Max Weight
1,900g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jégu & Santos, 1988

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