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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Petulanos Spiloclistron

Petulanos spiloclistron Winterbottom, 1974
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Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Petulanos Spiloclistron (Petulanos spiloclistron), first described by Winterbottom, 1974 is a medium-sized fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 16.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Petulanos spiloclistron
Authority
Winterbottom, 1974
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
16 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Water Temp
24–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Petulanos Spiloclistron is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Petulanos Spiloclistron is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Nickerie River basin in Suriname.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00513 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Winterbottom, 1974

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