New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Platysilurus Olallae

Platysilurus olallae Orcés V., 1977
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Platysilurus Olallae (Platysilurus olallae), first described by Orcés V., 1977 is a fish. 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 olallae
Authority
Orcés V., 1977
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Platysilurus
Platysilurus
Species
Platysilurus Olallae
Platysilurus olallae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Platysilurus Olallae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Platysilurus Olallae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Orcés V., 1977

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet - be the first to log one!

View all observations for Platysilurus Olallae ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.