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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pimelodella Figueroai

Pimelodella figueroai Dahl, 1961
Max Length
9.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pimelodella Figueroai (Pimelodella figueroai) 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 9.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
Pimelodella figueroai
Authority
Dahl, 1961
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pimelodella Figueroai is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pimelodella Figueroai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pimelodella Figueroai is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Guaviare River basin, Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
9.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Dahl, 1961

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