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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Simpsonichthys Margaritatus

Simpsonichthys margaritatus Costa, 2012
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Simpsonichthys Margaritatus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Simpsonichthys margaritatus
Authority
Costa, 2012
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

The species is distinguished from all other congeners by having series of small light blue to light yellow spots arranged in close proximity on the dorsal and caudal fins in males and oblique dark brown bars on the anal fin in females .: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Simpsonichthys Margaritatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Simpsonichthys Margaritatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Simpsonichthys Margaritatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Costa, 2012

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