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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium

Chaetostoma Microps

Chaetostoma microps Günther, 1864
Max Length
8.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chaetostoma Microps (Chaetostoma microps) 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 8.9 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chaetostoma microps
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.9 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chaetostoma Microps is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chaetostoma Microps 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: Andes of western Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02042 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
8.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Chaetostomus microps Günther 1864 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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