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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Paralithoxus Bovallii

Paralithoxus bovallii Regan, 1906
Max Length
5.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paralithoxus Bovallii (Paralithoxus bovallii) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.9 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Paralithoxus bovallii
Authority
Regan, 1906
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.9 cm
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Paralithoxus
Paralithoxus
Species
Paralithoxus Bovallii
Paralithoxus bovallii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paralithoxus Bovallii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paralithoxus Bovallii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Ireng River basin in upper Negro River drainage, Guyana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1906

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