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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pristella Ariporo

Pristella ariporo Navarro, Mirande & Lima, 2019
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pristella Ariporo is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pristella ariporo
Authority
Navarro, Mirande & Lima, 2019
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal soft rays: 18 - 24; Vertebrae: 32 - 34. This species can be distinguished from P. maxillaris by the following characters: no maxillary teeth (vs. 14-22); by having all teeth of the premaxilla and dentary conical (vs. larger teeth of the premaxilla and dentary tricuspid); dark blotch on the pelvic fin absent (vs. small dark blotch on the pelvic fin present); humeral blotch absent (vs. present) .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pristella Ariporo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pristella Ariporo is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pristella Ariporo is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01202 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
3cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
21
Vertebrae
33

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Navarro, Mirande & Lima, 2019

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