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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Psalidodon Parahybae

Psalidodon parahybae Eigenmann, 1908
Max Length
16.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Psalidodon Parahybae (Psalidodon parahybae), first described by Eigenmann, 1908 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 16.90 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.

Scientific Name
Psalidodon parahybae
Authority
Eigenmann, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
16.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Psalidodon
Psalidodon
Species
Psalidodon Parahybae
Psalidodon parahybae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Psalidodon Parahybae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psalidodon Parahybae 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: Paraíba do Sul River basin and coastal streams of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
16.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1908

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