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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Awaous Litturatus

Awaous litturatus Steindachner, 1861
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Awaous Litturatus (Awaous litturatus), first described by Steindachner, 1861 is a fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Awaous litturatus
Authority
Steindachner, 1861
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
2.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Awaous Litturatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Awaous Litturatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.07 (TL)

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1861

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