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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Percilia Irwini

Percilia irwini Eigenmann, 1928
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Max Length
9.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
4 yrs
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Percilia Irwini is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Percilia irwini
Authority
Eigenmann, 1928
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
9.6 cm
Lifespan
4 years
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Percilia
Percilia
Species
Percilia Irwini
Percilia irwini

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Percilia Irwini is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Percilia Irwini is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Percilia Irwini is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Percilia Irwini is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate South America: Chile in streams and rivers of Malleco and Bio-Bio River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.43

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01202 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
9.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Eigenmann, 1928

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