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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Ancistrus Marcapatae

Ancistrus marcapatae Regan, 1904
Max Length
12.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ancistrus Marcapatae (Ancistrus marcapatae), first described by Regan, 1904 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 12.40 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.

Scientific Name
Ancistrus marcapatae
Authority
Regan, 1904
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
12.4 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ancistrus Marcapatae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ancistrus Marcapatae 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: Inambari River basin in the Madeira River drainage, Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
12.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1904

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