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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Serrasalmus Neveriensis

Serrasalmus neveriensis Allison, Fink, López Rojas & Rodenas, 1993
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Serrasalmus Neveriensis (Serrasalmus neveriensis), first described by Allison, Fink, López Rojas & Rodenas, 1993 is a medium-sized fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Serrasalmus neveriensis
Authority
Allison, Fink, López Rojas & Rodenas, 1993
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
18 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Serrasalmus Neveriensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Serrasalmus Neveriensis 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: Coastal rivers of Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0138 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
18cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allison, Fink, López Rojas & Rodenas, 1993

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