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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Platysilurus Malarmo

Platysilurus malarmo Schultz, 1944
Max Length
70 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Platysilurus Malarmo (Platysilurus malarmo), first described by Schultz, 1944 is a large fish. Adults typically reach 70.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey.

Scientific Name
Platysilurus malarmo
Authority
Schultz, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
70 cm
Trophic Level
4.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Water Temp
24–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Platysilurus
Platysilurus
Species
Platysilurus Malarmo
Platysilurus malarmo

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Platysilurus Malarmo is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Platysilurus Malarmo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Lake Maracaibo basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.5±0.8
Food Items

other fishes (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
70cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C
pH Range
6–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
52.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.5
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1944

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