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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Pachypops Pigmaeus

Pachypops pigmaeus Casatti, 2002
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Max Length
5.6 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pachypops Pigmaeus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pachypops pigmaeus
Authority
Casatti, 2002
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pachypops Pigmaeus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pachypops Pigmaeus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pachypops Pigmaeus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pachypops Pigmaeus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Branco and Madeira River drainages of the Amazon River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
5.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Casatti, 2002

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