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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Piaractus Orinoquensis

Piaractus orinoquensis López, Farias & Hrbek, 2019
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Piaractus Orinoquensis (Piaractus orinoquensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Serrasalmidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Piaractus orinoquensis
Authority
López, Farias & Hrbek, 2019
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Piaractus Orinoquensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Piaractus Orinoquensis 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 South America: Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02455 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
López, Farias & Hrbek, 2019

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