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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudocurimata Patiae

Pseudocurimata patiae Eigenmann, 1914
Max Length
12.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudocurimata Patiae (Pseudocurimata patiae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Curimatidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.5 cm. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudocurimata patiae
Authority
Eigenmann, 1914
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
12.5 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudocurimata Patiae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudocurimata Patiae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pseudocurimata Patiae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Patia River basin in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
12.5cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1914

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