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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Brazilian croaker

Pachyurus adspersus Steindachner, 1879
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Max Length
26.4 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
—

📖 Overview

Overview information for Brazilian croaker is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pachyurus adspersus
Authority
Steindachner, 1879
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
26.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brazilian croaker is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brazilian croaker is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brazilian croaker is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Brazilian croaker is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Atlantic versant rivers of Brazil, including Mucuri, Doce, and Paraíba do Sul River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0055 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
26.4cm

🌡️ 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
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1879

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Brazilian croaker is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Brazilian croaker has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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