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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Chaetostoma Guairense

Chaetostoma guairense Steindachner, 1881
Max Length
8.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chaetostoma Guairense (Chaetostoma guairense), first described by Steindachner, 1881 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 8.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters.

Scientific Name
Chaetostoma guairense
Authority
Steindachner, 1881
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
8.1 cm
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chaetostoma Guairense is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chaetostoma Guairense 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: Tuy and Guaire River and Lake Valencia basins in Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
8.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1881

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