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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Schizodon Platae

Schizodon platae Garman, 1890
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizodon Platae (Schizodon platae), first described by Garman, 1890 is a fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Schizodon platae
Authority
Garman, 1890
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Schizodon Platae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizodon Platae 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. Temperate South America: La Plata River basin, Argentina.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.07 (TL)

🌡️ 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
47.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Garman, 1890

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