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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Psalidodon Jequitinhonhae

Psalidodon jequitinhonhae Steindachner, 1877
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Psalidodon Jequitinhonhae (Psalidodon jequitinhonhae), first described by Steindachner, 1877 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Psalidodon jequitinhonhae
Authority
Steindachner, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Psalidodon
Psalidodon
Species
Psalidodon Jequitinhonhae
Psalidodon jequitinhonhae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Psalidodon Jequitinhonhae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psalidodon Jequitinhonhae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic-neritic. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01349 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1877

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