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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

aquarium

Triportheus pictus Garman, 1890
Max Length
10.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occasionally jump out of the water and sail for short distances. Maximum length reported to reach 16 cm TL .

Scientific Name
Triportheus pictus
Authority
Garman, 1890
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C South America: Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
10.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
pH Range
5.8–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Garman, 1890

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

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

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for aquarium 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

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