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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Schizodon Jacuiensis

Schizodon jacuiensis Bergmann, 1988
Max Length
34.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizodon Jacuiensis (Schizodon jacuiensis), first described by Bergmann, 1988 is a medium-sized fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 34.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Schizodon jacuiensis
Authority
Bergmann, 1988
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
34.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Schizodon Jacuiensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizodon Jacuiensis 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: Laguna dos Patos drainage in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
34.8cm

🌡️ 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
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bergmann, 1988

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