Pseudoplatystoma Metaense
📖 Overview
Pseudoplatystoma Metaense (Pseudoplatystoma metaense), first described by Suárez & Burr, 2007 is a large fish in the family Pimelodidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 55.90 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: 35. Can be diagnosed by a combination of the following characters: dark spots randomly distributed over dusky region on body; side of body with few (no more than 5) straight dark vertical bars; 2 or 3 loop-like bars; adipose fin with 5-7 spots; surrounding areas over dorsal procurrent caudal rays with 5-8 spots; 35 vertebrae; and pectoral and pelvic fins pale with no dusky pigmentation .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudoplatystoma Metaense is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Orinoco River in Colombia and Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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