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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Piabucina Elongata

Piabucina elongata Boulenger, 1887
Max Length
14.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Piabucina Elongata (Piabucina elongata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Lebiasinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Piabucina elongata
Authority
Boulenger, 1887
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Piabucina Elongata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Piabucina Elongata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon side of the Andes above 250 m elevation in Ecuador and Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00891 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
14.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1887

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Lebiasina elongata Boulenger 1887 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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