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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pituna Obliquoseriata

Pituna obliquoseriata Costa, 2007
Max Length
3.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pituna Obliquoseriata (Pituna obliquoseriata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rivulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Pituna obliquoseriata
Authority
Costa, 2007
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15; Vertebrae: 29.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pituna Obliquoseriata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pituna Obliquoseriata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pituna Obliquoseriata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: known only from the type locality, a temporary swamp near rio das Mortes, rio Araguaia basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
3.8cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
14
Vertebrae
29

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Costa, 2007

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