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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Psalidodon Schubarti

Psalidodon schubarti Britski, 1964
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Psalidodon Schubarti (Psalidodon schubarti), first described by Britski, 1964 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 9.00 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 schubarti
Authority
Britski, 1964
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
9 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Psalidodon
Psalidodon
Species
Psalidodon Schubarti
Psalidodon schubarti

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Psalidodon Schubarti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psalidodon Schubarti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
6cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: upper Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.42

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01349 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Britski, 1964

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