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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Ancistrus Bodenhameri

Ancistrus bodenhameri Schultz, 1944
Max Length
11.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ancistrus Bodenhameri (Ancistrus bodenhameri), first described by Schultz, 1944 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 11.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters.

Scientific Name
Ancistrus bodenhameri
Authority
Schultz, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
11.4 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ancistrus Bodenhameri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ancistrus Bodenhameri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: eastern and western Maracaibo Lake tributaries in Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
11.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1944

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