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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pariosternarchus Amazonensis

Pariosternarchus amazonensis Albert & Crampton, 2006
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Max Length
15.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Discharge of its electric organ is unknown. Collected from flooded beaches and deep river channels using seines and trawl nets in the Amazon River, and the mouths of some of its whitewater tributaries .

Scientific Name
Pariosternarchus amazonensis
Authority
Albert & Crampton, 2006
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pariosternarchus
Pariosternarchus
Species
Pariosternarchus Amazonensis
Pariosternarchus amazonensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pariosternarchus Amazonensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pariosternarchus Amazonensis 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: Amazon River channels in Brazil and Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
15.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Albert & Crampton, 2006

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