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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pimelodella Steindachneri

Pimelodella steindachneri Eigenmann, 1917
Max Length
21.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pimelodella Steindachneri (Pimelodella steindachneri), first described by Eigenmann, 1917 is a medium-sized fish in the family Heptapteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 21.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Pimelodella steindachneri
Authority
Eigenmann, 1917
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Water Temp
20–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pimelodella Steindachneri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pimelodella Steindachneri 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; 20°C - 26°C South America: Amazon 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
21.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–26°C
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
57.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1917

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