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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Saccodon Dariensis

Saccodon dariensis Meek & Hildebrand, 1913
Max Length
16.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Saccodon Dariensis (Saccodon dariensis), first described by Meek & Hildebrand, 1913 is a medium-sized fish in the family Parodontidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 16.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Saccodon dariensis
Authority
Meek & Hildebrand, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.8 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Saccodon Dariensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Saccodon Dariensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central and South America: Continental waters of Panama east of Panama Canal, and Atrato and Magdalena River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
16.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Meek & Hildebrand, 1913

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