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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Psalidodon Gymnodontus

Psalidodon gymnodontus Eigenmann, 1911
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Psalidodon Gymnodontus (Psalidodon gymnodontus), first described by Eigenmann, 1911 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 17.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Psalidodon gymnodontus
Authority
Eigenmann, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
17 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Psalidodon
Psalidodon
Species
Psalidodon Gymnodontus
Psalidodon gymnodontus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Psalidodon Gymnodontus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psalidodon Gymnodontus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Iguaçu River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

plants

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
17cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1911

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