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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Pimelodella Longibarbata

Pimelodella longibarbata Gil, 2020
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pimelodella Longibarbata (Pimelodella longibarbata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pimelodella longibarbata
Authority
Gil, 2020
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pimelodella Longibarbata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pimelodella Longibarbata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pimelodella Longibarbata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pimelodella Longibarbata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Venezuela and Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
50.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gil, 2020

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