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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Pimelodus Argenteus

Pimelodus argenteus Perugia, 1891
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pimelodus Argenteus (Pimelodus argenteus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pimelodidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pimelodus argenteus
Authority
Perugia, 1891
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pimelodus Argenteus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pimelodus Argenteus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pimelodus Argenteus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pimelodus Argenteus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical South America: Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ 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
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Perugia, 1891

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .

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