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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Potamotrygon Adamastor

Potamotrygon adamastor Fontenelle & Carvalho, 2017
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Potamotrygon Adamastor (Potamotrygon adamastor) is a ray-finned fish of the family Potamotrygonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Potamotrygon adamastor
Authority
Fontenelle & Carvalho, 2017
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Potamotrygon Adamastor is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Potamotrygon Adamastor 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 South America: Rio Urariquera, rio Branco system, Amazon Basin in Roraima, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
50.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fontenelle & Carvalho, 2017

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