Coastal Piabucus
📖 Overview
The orientation of the eyes and the mouth is indicative of a pelagic habit. Occurs in estuaries where it is frequently found in shallow creeks with silty bottoms .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Coastal Piabucus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coastal Piabucus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Coastal Piabucus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Coastal Piabucus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 18. Tropical; 20°C - 25°C South America: coastal drainages from Paría Gulf in Venezuela to south of the mouth of the Amazon river, including the lower Amazon basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Coastal Piabucus · Piabuco tetra |
| 🌍CES | piabukus brazilský |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Зубатый пиабук |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmo argentinus | Linnaeus | 1766 | Synonym |
| Trutta dentata | Koelreuter | 1763 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 31 records indexed .
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