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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Piabucina Panamensis

Piabucina panamensis Gill, 1877
Max Length
14.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Piabucina Panamensis (Piabucina panamensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Lebiasinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic 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 panamensis
Authority
Gill, 1877
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 Panamensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Piabucina Panamensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
14.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gill, 1877

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Lebiasina panamensis Gill 1877 Synonym
Piabucina pnamensis Gill 1877 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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