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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Acari

Baryancistrus niveatus Castelnau, 1855
Max Length
34 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Acari (Baryancistrus niveatus) 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 34 cm. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Baryancistrus niveatus
Authority
Castelnau, 1855
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
34 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Water Temp
22–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Acari is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acari 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; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 8 - 10. Tropical; 22°C - 24°C South America: Tocantins, Xingu, Tapajós and Trombetas River basins in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01698 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
34cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–24°C
pH Range
6.5–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Castelnau, 1855

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES krunýřník brazilský
🇵🇹Portuguese Acari

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Hypostomus niveatus Castelnau 1855 Synonym
Parancistrus niveatus Castelnau 1855 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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