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Pongo characin (Parodon pongoensis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Parodon pongoensis

Common Name
Pongo characin

Biology
Unknown

Classification

Classified By
Allen, 1942
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Characins (Characiformes)
Family
Scrapetooths (Parodontidae)

Distribution

Region
South America
Distribution
South America: Western Amazon River tributaries.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
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 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Trophic Level
2.37 s.e. 0.12 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
10.4 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5005 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (35 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