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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Semaprochilodus Brama

Semaprochilodus brama Valenciennes, 1850
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Max Length
54 cm
Max Weight
2.6 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Semaprochilodus Brama (Semaprochilodus brama) is a ray-finned fish of the family Prochilodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 54 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Semaprochilodus brama
Authority
Valenciennes, 1850
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
54 cm
Max Weight
2.6 kg
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Semaprochilodus Brama is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Semaprochilodus Brama 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; potamodromous . Subtropical South America: Tocantins and Xingu River basins in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01698 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
54cm
Max Weight
2,600g

🌡️ 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
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1850

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