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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

aquaculture

Steindachneridion scriptum Miranda Ribeiro, 1918
Max Length
100 cm
Max Weight
5.5 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

aquaculture (Steindachneridion scriptum), first described by Miranda Ribeiro, 1918 is a very large fish. Adults typically reach 100.00 cm in maximum length and up to 5.500 kg. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is important as a food fish.

Scientific Name
Steindachneridion scriptum
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1918
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
100 cm
Max Weight
5.5 kg
Trophic Level
4.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Steindachneridion
Steindachneridion
Species
aquaculture
Steindachneridion scriptum

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for aquaculture is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for aquaculture is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Paraná and Uruguay River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.3±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
100cm
Max Weight
5,500g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
53.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.3
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1918

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for aquaculture is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for aquaculture has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
- - -

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