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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Pimelodella Nuchalis

Pimelodella nuchalis Navarro & DoNascimiento, 2025
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pimelodella Nuchalis (Pimelodella nuchalis) 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 7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Pimelodella nuchalis
Authority
Navarro & DoNascimiento, 2025
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 38. : elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pimelodella Nuchalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pimelodella Nuchalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pimelodella Nuchalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
7cm
Vertebrae
38

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Navarro & DoNascimiento, 2025

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