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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Parastremma Pulchrum

Parastremma pulchrum Dahl, 1960
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Parastremma Pulchrum (Parastremma pulchrum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, 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
Parastremma pulchrum
Authority
Dahl, 1960
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parastremma Pulchrum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parastremma Pulchrum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Parastremma Pulchrum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Parastremma Pulchrum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Atrato River basin in Atlantic versant of Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Dahl, 1960

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