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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pimelodella Modestus

Pimelodella modestus Günther, 1860
Max Length
12.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pimelodella Modestus (Pimelodella modestus) 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 12.1 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 modestus
Authority
Günther, 1860
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pimelodella Modestus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pimelodella Modestus 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; demersal. Tropical South America: Esmeraldas River basin, Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
12.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1860

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pimelodus modestus Günther 1860 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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