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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Serrasalmus Nigricauda

Serrasalmus nigricauda Burmeister, 1861
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Serrasalmus Nigricauda (Serrasalmus nigricauda), first described by Burmeister, 1861 is a fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Serrasalmus nigricauda
Authority
Burmeister, 1861
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Serrasalmus Nigricauda is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Serrasalmus Nigricauda 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. Subtropical South America: Río Paraná, Argentina.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
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
Subtropical
Described By
Burmeister, 1861

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