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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pterosturisoma Microps

Pterosturisoma microps Eigenmann & Allen, 1942
Max Length
16.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pterosturisoma Microps (Pterosturisoma microps), first described by Eigenmann & Allen, 1942 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 16.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Pterosturisoma microps
Authority
Eigenmann & Allen, 1942
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Water Temp
24–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pterosturisoma
Pterosturisoma
Species
Pterosturisoma Microps
Pterosturisoma microps

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pterosturisoma Microps is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pterosturisoma Microps is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Upper Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
16.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Allen, 1942

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