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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pterygoplichthys Xinguensis

Pterygoplichthys xinguensis Weber, 1991
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Max Length
37.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pterygoplichthys Xinguensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pterygoplichthys xinguensis
Authority
Weber, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
37.5 cm
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pterygoplichthys Xinguensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pterygoplichthys Xinguensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pterygoplichthys Xinguensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pterygoplichthys Xinguensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0138 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
37.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Weber, 1991

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