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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Ancistrus Trinitatis

Ancistrus trinitatis Günther, 1864
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ancistrus Trinitatis (Ancistrus trinitatis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ancistrus trinitatis
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ancistrus Trinitatis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ancistrus Trinitatis 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 Central America: Trinidad Island in Trinidad and Tobago.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1864

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