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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Pimelodella Tapatapae

Pimelodella tapatapae Eigenmann, 1920
Max Length
15.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Pimelodella tapatapae
Authority
Eigenmann, 1920
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
15.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pimelodella Tapatapae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pimelodella Tapatapae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pimelodella Tapatapae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Tapa Tapa River basin in Lake Valencia drainage, Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
15.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1920

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