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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Psalidodon Correntinus

Psalidodon correntinus Holmberg, 1891
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Psalidodon Correntinus (Psalidodon correntinus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. 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 correntinus
Authority
Holmberg, 1891
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Psalidodon
Psalidodon
Species
Psalidodon Correntinus
Psalidodon correntinus

🐟 Physical Description

Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 45. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psalidodon Correntinus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Argentina.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01349 × L3.09 (TL)
Anal Rays
45

🌡️ 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
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Holmberg, 1891

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