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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Schizodon Borellii

Schizodon borellii Boulenger, 1900
Max Length
36 cm
Max Weight
2.0 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizodon Borellii (Schizodon borellii), first described by Boulenger, 1900 is a medium-sized fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 36.00 cm in maximum length and up to 2.000 kg. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Schizodon borellii
Authority
Boulenger, 1900
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
36 cm
Max Weight
2 kg
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Schizodon Borellii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizodon Borellii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
17.8cm TL

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Paraguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01175 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
36cm
Max Weight
2,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1900

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