Pimelodus Quadratus
📖 Overview
Pimelodus Quadratus (Pimelodus quadratus), first described by Lucinda, Ribeiro & Lucena, 2016 is a fish in the family Pimelodidae (order Siluriformes). 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Juvenile specimens display three horizontal rows of light brown, square-shaped blotches along the flanks, which merge as they mature, forming a gray-brown background pattern with scattered light vermiculations. There are also stripes on its sides. In adults, it has a pointed snout past the margin of the lower lip, and a narrow, sinuous whitish stripe running longitudinally along the dorsolateral region can be seen. This stripe extends from the vertical line at the posterior edge of the predorsal plate to the end of the adipose-fin base.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pimelodus Quadratus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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