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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Pimelodella Eigenmanni

Pimelodella eigenmanni Boulenger, 1891
Max Length
24.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pimelodella Eigenmanni is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pimelodella eigenmanni
Authority
Boulenger, 1891
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
24.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pimelodella Eigenmanni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pimelodella Eigenmanni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pimelodella Eigenmanni 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
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
24.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
50.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1891

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pimelodus eigenmanni Boulenger 1891 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 19 records indexed .

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