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💧 Freshwater Least Concern

Ancistrus Montanus

Ancistrus montanus Regan, 1904
Max Length
9.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ancistrus Montanus (Ancistrus montanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.2 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ancistrus montanus
Authority
Regan, 1904
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.2 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ancistrus Montanus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ancistrus Montanus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ancistrus Montanus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ancistrus Montanus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. High altitude South America: Beni River basin in the upper Madeira River drainage, Bolivia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
9.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES krunýřovec horský

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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