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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Green sucker

Pantosteus virescens Cope, 1875
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Green sucker is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pantosteus virescens
Authority
Cope, 1875
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pantosteus
Pantosteus
Species
Green sucker
Pantosteus virescens

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Green sucker is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Green sucker is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Green sucker is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Green sucker is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical North America: USA (Wyoming and Utah).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.05 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cope, 1875

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