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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudocurimata Peruana

Pseudocurimata peruana Eigenmann, 1922
Max Length
12.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudocurimata Peruana (Pseudocurimata peruana) 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 12.7 cm. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudocurimata peruana
Authority
Eigenmann, 1922
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
12.7 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudocurimata Peruana is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudocurimata Peruana is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pseudocurimata Peruana is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Chira and Piura River basins in Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
12.7cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1922

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