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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Paracetopsis Bleekeri

Paracetopsis bleekeri Bleeker, 1862
Max Length
24.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Paracetopsis Bleekeri (Paracetopsis bleekeri) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Paracetopsis bleekeri
Authority
Bleeker, 1862
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
24.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Paracetopsis
Paracetopsis
Species
Paracetopsis Bleekeri
Paracetopsis bleekeri

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paracetopsis Bleekeri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paracetopsis Bleekeri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Pacific versant, Guayas River basin in Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.9±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0055 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
24.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1862

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