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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Chaetostoma Nudirostre

Chaetostoma nudirostre Lütken, 1874
Max Length
12.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chaetostoma Nudirostre (Chaetostoma nudirostre), first described by Lütken, 1874 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 12.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters.

Scientific Name
Chaetostoma nudirostre
Authority
Lütken, 1874
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
12.6 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chaetostoma Nudirostre is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chaetostoma Nudirostre 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: Lake Valencia basin in Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
12.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lütken, 1874

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