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Darter characine (Apareiodon affinis) fish species and information / pictures of Darter characine - Apareiodon affinis
Darter characine (Apareiodon affinis) fish species information
Scientific Name
Apareiodon affinis
Common Name
Darter characine
Biology
Occurs in ponds (Ref. 11229).
Classification
Classified By
Steindachner, 1879
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Characins (Characiformes)
Family
Scrapetooths (Parodontidae)
Distribution
Region
South America
Distribution
South America: La Plata River basin.
Range
Unknown
Environment
Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
22
°C
Water Temperature To
26
°C
Depth From - meters
Unknown
m
Depth To - meters
Unknown
m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Trophic Level
2.21 s.e. 0.13 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True
Physical Size and Genetics
Maximum Length
14.3
cm
Common Length
Unknown
cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Human Uses and Population
Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (38 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated