Pseudoplatystoma Orinocoense
📖 Overview
Pseudoplatystoma Orinocoense (Pseudoplatystoma orinocoense), first described by Suárez & Burr, 2007 is a large fish in the family Pimelodidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 52.40 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: 39 - 41. Can be differentiated by a combination of the following characters: well defined straight vertical bars along the side of body, longer than those of Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum and Pseudoplatystoma punctifer; bars connecting to, or extending to, the dorsal region and continuing onto other side of body; vertical bars of anterior region straight and extending below dorsolateral dusky area; usually no spots below lateral line, some individuals with two or three spots; 39-41 vertebrae .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudoplatystoma Orinocoense is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Orinoco River basin in Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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