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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cetopsorhamdia Orinoco

Cetopsorhamdia orinoco Schultz, 1944
Max Length
5.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cetopsorhamdia Orinoco (Cetopsorhamdia orinoco), first described by Schultz, 1944 is a small fish in the family Heptapteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 5.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Cetopsorhamdia orinoco
Authority
Schultz, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cetopsorhamdia Orinoco is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cetopsorhamdia Orinoco 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: Napo River basin in Ecuador and Orinoco River basin in Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
5.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1944

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