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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Astroblepus Cyclopus

Astroblepus cyclopus Humboldt, 1805
Max Length
4.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Astroblepus Cyclopus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Astroblepus cyclopus
Authority
Humboldt, 1805
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Astroblepus Cyclopus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astroblepus Cyclopus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Astroblepus Cyclopus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
5.6cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Esmeraldas River and Pacific coastal drainages of Ecuador (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
4.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Humboldt, 1805

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Arges cyclopum Humboldt 1805 Synonym
Astroblepus humboldti Swainson 1839 Synonym
Cyclopium cyclopum Humboldt 1805 Synonym
Cyclopium humboldtii Swainson 1839 Synonym
Pimelodus cyclopum Humboldt 1805 Synonym
Stygogenes cyclopum Humboldt 1805 Synonym
Stygogenes humboldti Günther 1864 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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