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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Parodon Apolinari

Parodon apolinari Myers, 1930
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Max Length
10.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Parodon Apolinari (Parodon apolinari) is a ray-finned fish of the family Parodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Parodon apolinari
Authority
Myers, 1930
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parodon Apolinari is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parodon Apolinari 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: Orinoco River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01023 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
10.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Myers, 1930

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