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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Psalidodon Pynandi

Psalidodon pynandi Casciotta, Almirón, Bechara, Roux & Ruíz Díaz, 2003
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Psalidodon Pynandi (Psalidodon pynandi), first described by Casciotta, Almirón, Bechara, Roux & Ruíz Díaz, 2003 is a fish. 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 pynandi
Authority
Casciotta, Almirón, Bechara, Roux & Ruíz Díaz, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Psalidodon
Psalidodon
Species
Psalidodon Pynandi
Psalidodon pynandi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Psalidodon Pynandi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psalidodon Pynandi 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: Argentina.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.04 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Casciotta, Almirón, Bechara, Roux & Ruíz Díaz, 2003

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