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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Pimelodella Pectinifer

Pimelodella pectinifer Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pimelodella Pectinifer is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pimelodella pectinifer
Authority
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pimelodella Pectinifer is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pimelodella Pectinifer is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pimelodella Pectinifer is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
44.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888

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