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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pimelodina Flavipinnis

Pimelodina flavipinnis Steindachner, 1876
Max Length
39 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pimelodina Flavipinnis (Pimelodina flavipinnis), first described by Steindachner, 1876 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 39.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Pimelodina flavipinnis
Authority
Steindachner, 1876
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
39 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pimelodina
Pimelodina
Species
Pimelodina Flavipinnis
Pimelodina flavipinnis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pimelodina Flavipinnis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pimelodina Flavipinnis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4
Food Items

benthic organisms

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
39cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1876

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