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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Plataplochilus Mimus

Plataplochilus mimus Lambert, 1967
Max Length
2.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Plataplochilus Mimus (Plataplochilus mimus), first described by Lambert, 1967 is a tiny fish in the family Poeciliidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 2.90 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.

Scientific Name
Plataplochilus mimus
Authority
Lambert, 1967
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
2.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Plataplochilus Mimus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Plataplochilus Mimus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Viviparous 🤰 Viviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
Internal

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
2.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lambert, 1967

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Plataplochilus Mimus.

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