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Platyurosternarchus Macrostoma

Platyurosternarchus macrostoma Günther, 1870
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Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Platyurosternarchus macrostoma
Authority
Günther, 1870
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
40 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Platyurosternarchus
Platyurosternarchus
Species
Platyurosternarchus Macrostoma
Platyurosternarchus macrostoma

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Platyurosternarchus Macrostoma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Platyurosternarchus Macrostoma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Platyurosternarchus Macrostoma is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Platyurosternarchus Macrostoma is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C South America: Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
40cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1870

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