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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Ancistrus Variolus

Ancistrus variolus Cope, 1872
Max Length
4.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ancistrus Variolus (Ancistrus variolus) 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 4.8 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ancistrus variolus
Authority
Cope, 1872
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.8 cm
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ancistrus Variolus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ancistrus Variolus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ancistrus Variolus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ancistrus Variolus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Ampiyacu River basin in Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
4.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cope, 1872

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