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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Chaetostoma Venezuelae

Chaetostoma venezuelae Schultz, 1944
Max Length
7.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chaetostoma Venezuelae (Chaetostoma venezuelae) 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 7.3 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chaetostoma venezuelae
Authority
Schultz, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
7.3 cm
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chaetostoma Venezuelae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chaetostoma Venezuelae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chaetostoma Venezuelae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chaetostoma Venezuelae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: San Juan River basin in Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
7.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1944

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