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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pterolebias Phasianus

Pterolebias phasianus Costa, 1988
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Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pterolebias Phasianus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pterolebias phasianus
Authority
Costa, 1988
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pterolebias Phasianus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pterolebias Phasianus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pterolebias Phasianus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pterolebias Phasianus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C South America: Paraguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Costa, 1988

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