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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium

Chaetostoma Marmorescens

Chaetostoma marmorescens Eigenmann & Allen, 1942
Max Length
13.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chaetostoma Marmorescens (Chaetostoma marmorescens), first described by Eigenmann & Allen, 1942 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 13.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Chaetostoma marmorescens
Authority
Eigenmann & Allen, 1942
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
13.5 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chaetostoma Marmorescens is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chaetostoma Marmorescens 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: Upper Huallaga River basin in Marañon River drainage, Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
13.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability

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