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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Psalidodon Laticeps

Psalidodon laticeps Cope, 1894
Max Length
8.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Psalidodon Laticeps (Psalidodon laticeps), first described by Cope, 1894 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 8.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Psalidodon laticeps
Authority
Cope, 1894
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Psalidodon
Psalidodon
Species
Psalidodon Laticeps
Psalidodon laticeps

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Psalidodon Laticeps is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psalidodon Laticeps 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: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
8.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Cope, 1894

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