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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium

Chaetostoma Brevilabiatum

Chaetostoma brevilabiatum Dahl, 1942
Max Length
11.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chaetostoma Brevilabiatum (Chaetostoma brevilabiatum), first described by Dahl, 1942 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 11.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Chaetostoma brevilabiatum
Authority
Dahl, 1942
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.9 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chaetostoma Brevilabiatum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chaetostoma Brevilabiatum 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. High altitude South America: Magdalena and Cimitarra River basins in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
11.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
31.00/100
Low vulnerability

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