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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Chaetostoma Platyrhynchus

Chaetostoma platyrhynchus Fowler, 1943
Max Length
9.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chaetostoma Platyrhynchus (Chaetostoma platyrhynchus) 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 9.5 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chaetostoma platyrhynchus
Authority
Fowler, 1943
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.5 cm
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chaetostoma Platyrhynchus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chaetostoma Platyrhynchus 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; 23°C - 27°C South America: Upper Caquetá River basin in upper Japurá River drainage, Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
9.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1943

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