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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Piau-galo

Schizodon dissimilis Garman, 1890
Max Length
25.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Piau-galo (Schizodon dissimilis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Schizodon dissimilis
Authority
Garman, 1890
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Piau-galo is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Piau-galo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Poti River basin in Piauí, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01148 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
25.8cm

🌡️ 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
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Garman, 1890

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇵🇹Portuguese Piau-Galo

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Anostomus dissimilis Garman 1890 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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