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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Psalidodon Canaaensis

Psalidodon canaaensis Queiroz, Henschel & Silva, 2025
Max Length
8.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Psalidodon Canaaensis (Psalidodon canaaensis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Psalidodon canaaensis
Authority
Queiroz, Henschel & Silva, 2025
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
8.6 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Psalidodon
Psalidodon
Species
Psalidodon Canaaensis
Psalidodon canaaensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 18 - 24. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psalidodon Canaaensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Psalidodon Canaaensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Psalidodon Canaaensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01349 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
8.6cm
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
21

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Queiroz, Henschel & Silva, 2025

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