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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Ancistrus Cryptophthalmus

Ancistrus cryptophthalmus Reis, 1987
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Ancistrus Cryptophthalmus (Ancistrus cryptophthalmus), first described by Reis, 1987 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Ancistrus cryptophthalmus
Authority
Reis, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
6 cm
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Loricariidae
Loricariidae
Genus
Ancistrus
Ancistrus
Species
Ancistrus Cryptophthalmus
Ancistrus cryptophthalmus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ancistrus Cryptophthalmus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ancistrus Cryptophthalmus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: São Vicente and Angélica-Bezerra cave system in upper Paraná River, Tocantins River drainage in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Reis, 1987

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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