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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Ancistomus Micrommatos

Ancistomus micrommatos Cardoso & Lucinda, 2003
Max Length
11.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ancistomus Micrommatos (Ancistomus micrommatos) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.9 cm. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ancistomus micrommatos
Authority
Cardoso & Lucinda, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
11.9 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Ancistomus
Ancistomus
Species
Ancistomus Micrommatos
Ancistomus micrommatos

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 4. : elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ancistomus Micrommatos is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ancistomus Micrommatos is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ancistomus Micrommatos is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
11.9cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
4

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cardoso & Lucinda, 2003

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