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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Prochilodus Rubrotaeniatus

Prochilodus rubrotaeniatus Jardine, 1841
Max Length
32 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Prochilodus Rubrotaeniatus (Prochilodus rubrotaeniatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Prochilodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 32 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Prochilodus rubrotaeniatus
Authority
Jardine, 1841
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
32 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Characiformes
Family
Prochilodontidae
Prochilodontidae
Genus
Prochilodus
Prochilodus
Species
Prochilodus Rubrotaeniatus
Prochilodus rubrotaeniatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Prochilodus Rubrotaeniatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Prochilodus Rubrotaeniatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical South America: Branco and Marauió River basins in Brazil; Caroni River basin in Venezuela, and coastal rivers of the Guianas.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01778 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
32cm

🌡️ 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
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jardine, 1841

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Prochilodus maripicru Eigenmann 1912 Synonym
Prochilodus rubrotaeniatus Schomburk 1841 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .

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