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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Platyurosternarchus Macrostoma

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

📖 Overview

Platyurosternarchus Macrostoma (Platyurosternarchus macrostoma), first described by Günther, 1870 is a large fish. Adults typically reach 40.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

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

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 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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