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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Pimelodella Breviceps

Pimelodella breviceps Kner, 1858
Max Length
36 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pimelodella Breviceps (Pimelodella breviceps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 36 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pimelodella breviceps
Authority
Kner, 1858
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
36 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pimelodella Breviceps is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pimelodella Breviceps is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Upper Negro River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
36cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
68.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner, 1858

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