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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Psellogrammus Kennedyi

Psellogrammus kennedyi Eigenmann, 1903
Max Length
5.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Psellogrammus Kennedyi (Psellogrammus kennedyi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Psellogrammus kennedyi
Authority
Eigenmann, 1903
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Psellogrammus Kennedyi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psellogrammus Kennedyi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Psellogrammus Kennedyi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Psellogrammus Kennedyi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 6.8; dH range: ? - 12. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C South America: Paraguay and São Francisco River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01738 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
pH Range
5.5–6.8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1903

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇵🇹Portuguese Lambari

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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