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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Psalidodon Balbus

Psalidodon balbus Myers, 1927
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Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Psalidodon Balbus (Psalidodon balbus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Psalidodon balbus
Authority
Myers, 1927
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Psalidodon
Psalidodon
Species
Psalidodon Balbus
Psalidodon balbus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Psalidodon Balbus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psalidodon Balbus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Psalidodon Balbus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Psalidodon Balbus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: upper Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Myers, 1927

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