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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Parodon Carrikeri

Parodon carrikeri Fowler, 1940
Max Length
14.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Parodon Carrikeri (Parodon carrikeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Parodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Parodon carrikeri
Authority
Fowler, 1940
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
14.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parodon Carrikeri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parodon Carrikeri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Parodon Carrikeri is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Parodon Carrikeri is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: headwaters of Bermejo and Pilcomayo rivers, Paraguay River basin to Argentina (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
14.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1940

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