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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Plectrochilus Diabolicus

Plectrochilus diabolicus Myers, 1927
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Max Length
6.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Plectrochilus Diabolicus (Plectrochilus diabolicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichomycteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.3 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Plectrochilus diabolicus
Authority
Myers, 1927
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
6.3 cm
Trophic Level
4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Plectrochilus Diabolicus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Plectrochilus Diabolicus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Myers, 1927

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