Apapa
📖 Overview
Apapa (Pellona altamazonica), first described by Cope, 1872 is a tiny fish in the family Pristigasteridae (order Clupeiformes). Adults typically reach 3.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body slender, strongly compressed. Scales adherent. Grayish brown above, silvery below. Slight shoulder spot present. Fins are dusky, dark area on middle rays of caudal fins .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Apapa is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Apapa |
| 🌍CES | pelona amazonská |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Pelona-amazônica |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Sardinata |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilisha altamazonica | Cope | 1872 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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