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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pimelodus Altissimus

Pimelodus altissimus Eigenmann & Pearson, 1942
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pimelodus Altissimus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pimelodus altissimus
Authority
Eigenmann & Pearson, 1942
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pimelodus Altissimus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pimelodus Altissimus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pimelodus Altissimus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pimelodus Altissimus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.1 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Pearson, 1942

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