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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Coroatá

Platynematichthys notatus Jardine, 1841
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Max Length
80 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Platynematichthys notatus
Authority
Jardine, 1841
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
80 cm
Trophic Level
4.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Platynematichthys
Platynematichthys
Species
Coroatá
Platynematichthys notatus

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coroatá is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Coroatá is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Coroatá is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.3±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
80cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
56.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.3
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jardine, 1841

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Coroatá is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Coroatá has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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