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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudecheneis Paviei

Pseudecheneis paviei Vaillant, 1892
Max Length
13.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudecheneis Paviei (Pseudecheneis paviei), first described by Vaillant, 1892 is a small fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 13.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Pseudecheneis paviei
Authority
Vaillant, 1892
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
13.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 9. Differs from other species of Pseudecheneis by the combination of following characters: 9-14 transverse ridges on the thoracic adhesive apparatus; wide and flat snout, with ratio of snout width at mouth corner to distance between pectoral fin base larger than 0.75; caudal peduncle depth 6.1-9.3% SL and 29.4-46.7% in length of caudal peduncle; four yellow spots on caudal fin which are isolated and not connected with each other; premaxillary tooth band semicircular with six or eight teeth along its outer edge; body covered with dense, rounded tubercles distributed irregularly; tubercles increasing in density gradually from occipital to caudal peduncle; and 33 (17+16), 34 (17+17) vertebrae . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudecheneis Paviei 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
13.2cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vaillant, 1892

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