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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Simpsonichthys Perpendicularis

Simpsonichthys perpendicularis Costa, Nielsen & de Luca, 2001
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Max Length
6 cm
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 Perpendicularis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Simpsonichthys perpendicularis
Authority
Costa, Nielsen & de Luca, 2001
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Simpsonichthys Perpendicularis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Simpsonichthys Perpendicularis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Simpsonichthys Perpendicularis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Simpsonichthys Perpendicularis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Jequitinhonha River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ 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
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Costa, Nielsen & de Luca, 2001

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