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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Parodon Nasus

Parodon nasus Kner, 1859
Max Length
12.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Parodon Nasus (Parodon nasus), first described by Kner, 1859 is a small fish in the family Parodontidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 12.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Parodon nasus
Authority
Kner, 1859
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parodon Nasus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
7.8cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.2 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: La Plata River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
12.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6.2–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner, 1859

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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