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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Psalidodon Alleni

Psalidodon alleni Eigenmann & McAtee, 1907
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Psalidodon Alleni (Psalidodon alleni) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Psalidodon alleni
Authority
Eigenmann & McAtee, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Psalidodon
Psalidodon
Species
Psalidodon Alleni
Psalidodon alleni

🐟 Physical Description

Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 39 - 41.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psalidodon Alleni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Psalidodon Alleni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Psalidodon Alleni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Paraguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01738 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
9cm
Anal Rays
40

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & McAtee, 1907

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