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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Chaetostoma Dorsale

Chaetostoma dorsale Eigenmann, 1922
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Max Length
8.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Chaetostoma Dorsale is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Chaetostoma dorsale
Authority
Eigenmann, 1922
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
8.8 cm
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chaetostoma Dorsale is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chaetostoma Dorsale is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chaetostoma Dorsale is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chaetostoma Dorsale is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Meta and upper Apuré River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
8.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1922

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