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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Psalidodon Paranae

Psalidodon paranae Eigenmann, 1914
Max Length
16.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Psalidodon Paranae (Psalidodon paranae), first described by Eigenmann, 1914 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 16.40 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 paranae
Authority
Eigenmann, 1914
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
16.4 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Psalidodon
Psalidodon
Species
Psalidodon Paranae
Psalidodon paranae

🐟 Physical Description

Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 23. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psalidodon Paranae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
3.8cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
16.4cm
Anal Rays
20

🌡️ 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
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1914

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