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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Potamorhina Squamoralevis

Potamorhina squamoralevis Braga & Azpelicueta, 1983
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Max Length
23.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Potamorhina Squamoralevis (Potamorhina squamoralevis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Curimatidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23.4 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Potamorhina squamoralevis
Authority
Braga & Azpelicueta, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
23.4 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Potamorhina Squamoralevis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Potamorhina Squamoralevis 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. Temperate South America: Paraguay and Paraná River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01905 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
23.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Braga & Azpelicueta, 1983

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