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Platypharodon Extremus

Platypharodon extremus Herzenstein, 1891
Max Length
-
Max Weight
2.5 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Platypharodon extremus
Authority
Herzenstein, 1891
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Weight
2.5 kg
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Platypharodon
Platypharodon
Species
Platypharodon Extremus
Platypharodon extremus

🐟 Physical Description

Body color yellowish-brown on back and upper sides, pelvic and anal fins light yellow and dorsal and caudal fins grayish-blue. Snout bluntly rounded; body naked; lateral line scales obscure; caudal peduncle short.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Platypharodon Extremus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Platypharodon Extremus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Platypharodon Extremus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.14 (TL)
Max Weight
2,500g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Herzenstein, 1891

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

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

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Platypharodon Extremus 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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