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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Paradoxodacna Piratica

Paradoxodacna piratica Roberts, 1989
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paradoxodacna Piratica (Paradoxodacna piratica), first described by Roberts, 1989 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 9.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Paradoxodacna piratica
Authority
Roberts, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9 cm
Trophic Level
4.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Paradoxodacna
Paradoxodacna
Species
Paradoxodacna Piratica
Paradoxodacna piratica

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paradoxodacna Piratica is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paradoxodacna Piratica is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.4±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01202 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Roberts, 1989

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