Psalidodon Pampa
📖 Overview
Psalidodon Pampa (Psalidodon pampa), first described by Casciotta, Almirón & Azpelicueta, 2005 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 6.20 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Differs from all other Astyanax species by having 17-20 branched anal-fin rays, one maxillary tooth unicuspidate to tricuspidate, short anal-fin base (24.2-30.3% of SL) and long caudal peduncle (10.5-12.7% of SL ) .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Psalidodon Pampa is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Argentina.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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