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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Ancistrus Multispinis

Ancistrus multispinis Regan, 1912
Max Length
14.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Ancistrus Multispinis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Ancistrus multispinis
Authority
Regan, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.2 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ancistrus Multispinis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ancistrus Multispinis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ancistrus Multispinis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ancistrus Multispinis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Atlantic coastal drainage of eastern Brazil, from Macacú River in the north to Maquiné River in the south.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
14.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1912

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