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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pimelodella Megalura

Pimelodella megalura Miranda Ribeiro, 1918
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pimelodella Megalura (Pimelodella megalura) 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 22 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pimelodella megalura
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1918
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pimelodella Megalura is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pimelodella Megalura is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pimelodella Megalura is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Paraguay River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
22cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
47.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1918

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