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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Serrasalmus Castellonae

Serrasalmus castellonae Vallejos, 2025
Max Length
12.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Serrasalmus Castellonae (Serrasalmus castellonae), first described by Vallejos, 2025 is a small fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 12.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Serrasalmus castellonae
Authority
Vallejos, 2025
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
12.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 17; Anal soft rays: 31 - 32. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Serrasalmus Castellonae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Bolivia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0138 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
12.6cm
Dorsal Rays
16
Anal Rays
32

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vallejos, 2025

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