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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudacanthicus Pirarara

Pseudacanthicus pirarara Chamon & Sousa, 2016
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Max Length
40.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudacanthicus Pirarara (Pseudacanthicus pirarara) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40.5 cm.

Scientific Name
Pseudacanthicus pirarara
Authority
Chamon & Sousa, 2016
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
40.5 cm
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudacanthicus Pirarara is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudacanthicus Pirarara is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Xingu, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
40.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Chamon & Sousa, 2016

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