Pseudoplatystoma Magdaleniatum
📖 Overview
Pseudoplatystoma Magdaleniatum (Pseudoplatystoma magdaleniatum), first described by Suárez & Burr, 2007 is a very large fish in the family Pimelodidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 100.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 43. Can be diagnosed by a combination of the following characters: rays on dorsal and ventral lobes of caudal fin with fused branches or not separated as in other species of Pseudoplatystoma; wide straight, dark vertical bars on sides; absence of loops on nape and associated areas; dorsal and ventral regions of pectoral fin pale with no spots; dorsal fin with few or no spots (sometimes 5 spots); 43 vertebrae; adipose fin with 6-7 large spots; areas surrounding the procurrent rays of dorsal fin without spots; posterior region of the metapterygoid wider than in other species, forming a depression or notch in the dorsal margin of the suspensorium .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudoplatystoma Magdaleniatum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Magdalena River drainage, including Cauca River in Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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