Pachypops Pigmaeus
📖 Overview
Pachypops Pigmaeus (Pachypops pigmaeus), first described by Casatti, 2002 is a small fish in the family Sciaenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 5.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pachypops Pigmaeus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pachypops Pigmaeus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Branco and Madeira River drainages of the Amazon River basin, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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