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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium

Ancistrus Eustictus

Ancistrus eustictus Fowler, 1945
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ancistrus Eustictus (Ancistrus eustictus), first described by Fowler, 1945 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Ancistrus eustictus
Authority
Fowler, 1945
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
18 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ancistrus Eustictus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ancistrus Eustictus 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. High altitude South America: Upper Baudó River basin in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
18cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability

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