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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Pachyurus Paucirastrus

Pachyurus paucirastrus Aguilera, 1983
Max Length
14.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pachyurus Paucirastrus (Pachyurus paucirastrus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sciaenidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pachyurus paucirastrus
Authority
Aguilera, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
14.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pachyurus Paucirastrus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pachyurus Paucirastrus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pachyurus Paucirastrus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pachyurus Paucirastrus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Tocantins River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
14.8cm

🌡️ 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
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Aguilera, 1983

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