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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Caquetaia Myersi

Caquetaia myersi Schultz, 1944
Max Length
19 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Caquetaia Myersi is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Caquetaia myersi
Authority
Schultz, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
19 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Water Temp
22–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Caquetaia Myersi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Caquetaia Myersi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Caquetaia Myersi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Over 1000 eggs are deposited on open substrate (e.g. stones) and guarded by both parents. Larvae are transferred to a depression in the sand created by the female .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 0 - 2. Tropical; 22°C - 30°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the Putumayo and Napo River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.45

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02951 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
19cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–30°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
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
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1944

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