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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Psectrogaster Rutiloides

Psectrogaster rutiloides Kner, 1858
Max Length
17.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Psectrogaster Rutiloides (Psectrogaster rutiloides), first described by Kner, 1858 is a medium-sized fish in the family Curimatidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 17.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Psectrogaster rutiloides
Authority
Kner, 1858
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17.8 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Characiformes
Family
Curimatidae
Curimatidae
Genus
Psectrogaster
Psectrogaster
Species
Psectrogaster Rutiloides
Psectrogaster rutiloides

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Psectrogaster Rutiloides is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psectrogaster Rutiloides is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
9.6cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0263 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
17.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner, 1858

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Curimatus isognathus Eigenmann & Eigenmann 1889 Synonym
Curimatus rutiloides Kner 1858 Synonym
Psectrogaster auratus Gill 1896 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .

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