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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Pimelodella Brasiliensis

Pimelodella brasiliensis Steindachner, 1877
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pimelodella Brasiliensis (Pimelodella brasiliensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pimelodella brasiliensis
Authority
Steindachner, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
18 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pimelodella Brasiliensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pimelodella Brasiliensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pimelodella Brasiliensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproductive mode and guild assumed to be the same as congeners .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Paraíba do Sul River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
18cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1877

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