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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Serrasalmus Emarginatus

Serrasalmus emarginatus Jardine, 1841
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Serrasalmus Emarginatus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Serrasalmus emarginatus
Authority
Jardine, 1841
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Serrasalmus Emarginatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Serrasalmus Emarginatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Serrasalmus Emarginatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Serrasalmus Emarginatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Essequibo Basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0138 × L3.16 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jardine, 1841

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