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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cetopsidium Roae

Cetopsidium roae Vari, Ferraris & de Pinna, 2005
Max Length
4.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cetopsidium Roae (Cetopsidium roae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cetopsidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cetopsidium roae
Authority
Vari, Ferraris & de Pinna, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 6; Anal soft rays: 22 - 26; Vertebrae: 38 - 41. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cetopsidium Roae 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. Tropical South America: known only from Rupununi region in Guyana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0055 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
4.1cm
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Rays
24
Vertebrae
40

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vari, Ferraris & de Pinna, 2005

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