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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Piabucus Melanostoma

Piabucus melanostoma Holmberg, 1891
Max Length
11.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Piabucus Melanostoma (Piabucus melanostoma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Iguanodectidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Piabucus melanostoma
Authority
Holmberg, 1891
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Piabucus Melanostoma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Piabucus Melanostoma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Piabucus Melanostoma is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Piabucus Melanostoma is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate South America: Madeira and Paraguay River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.18 (TL)
Max TL
11.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Holmberg, 1891

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