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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Schizodon Paucisquamis

Schizodon paucisquamis Britski, Garavello & Ramirez, 2023
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizodon Paucisquamis (Schizodon paucisquamis), first described by Britski, Garavello & Ramirez, 2023 is a fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Schizodon paucisquamis
Authority
Britski, Garavello & Ramirez, 2023
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Schizodon Paucisquamis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizodon Paucisquamis 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 South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Britski, Garavello & Ramirez, 2023

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