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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudoplatystoma Punctifer

Pseudoplatystoma punctifer Castelnau, 1855
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Max Length
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Max Weight
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Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
4.3
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
72.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pseudoplatystoma Punctifer is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pseudoplatystoma punctifer
Authority
Castelnau, 1855
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
4.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
72.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudoplatystoma Punctifer is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudoplatystoma Punctifer is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudoplatystoma Punctifer is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pseudoplatystoma Punctifer is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.3±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.1 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
72.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.3
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Castelnau, 1855

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