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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Schizodon Isognathus

Schizodon isognathus Kner, 1858
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Max Length
35 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Schizodon Isognathus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Schizodon isognathus
Authority
Kner, 1858
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
35 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 40 - 42.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizodon Isognathus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Schizodon Isognathus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2
Food Items

macrophytes (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
35cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
41

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner, 1858

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