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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Astroblepus Mojicai

Astroblepus mojicai Ardila Rodríguez, 2015
Max Length
7.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Astroblepus Mojicai (Astroblepus mojicai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Astroblepidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Astroblepus mojicai
Authority
Ardila Rodríguez, 2015
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
7.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 26. Astroblepus mojicai is distinguished by having completely developed adipose membrane, 7 soft radii, premaxilla with 2-5 bicuspid teeth and 5-11 conic teeth in external row, and 26 vertebrae .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astroblepus Mojicai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Astroblepus Mojicai is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Astroblepus Mojicai is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
7.2cm
Vertebrae
26

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ardila Rodríguez, 2015

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