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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Pygocentrus Palometa

Pygocentrus palometa Valenciennes, 1850
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Pygocentrus Palometa (Pygocentrus palometa), first described by Valenciennes, 1850 is a fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Pygocentrus palometa
Authority
Valenciennes, 1850
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pygocentrus Palometa is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pygocentrus Palometa is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Orinoco River basin in Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L3.12 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1850

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