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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium

Chaetostoma Mollinasum

Chaetostoma mollinasum Pearson, 1937
Max Length
6.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chaetostoma Mollinasum (Chaetostoma mollinasum), first described by Pearson, 1937 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 6.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Chaetostoma mollinasum
Authority
Pearson, 1937
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
6.8 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chaetostoma Mollinasum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chaetostoma Mollinasum 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: Marañon and Cajamarca River basins in Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
6.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability

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