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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Chaetostoma Fischeri

Chaetostoma fischeri Steindachner, 1879
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chaetostoma Fischeri (Chaetostoma fischeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chaetostoma fischeri
Authority
Steindachner, 1879
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chaetostoma Fischeri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chaetostoma Fischeri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chaetostoma Fischeri is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chaetostoma Fischeri is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical Central and South America: Bayano, Tuira, San Juan and Guyas River basins in the Pacific versant; Chagres, Atrato, Sinú, and Magdalena River basins in the Caribbean versant.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02089 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1879

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Chaetostomus fischeri Steindachner 1879 Synonym
Chaetostomus fisheri Steindachner 1879 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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