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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Creagrutus Affinis

Creagrutus affinis Steindachner, 1880
Max Length
7.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Creagrutus Affinis (Creagrutus affinis), first described by Steindachner, 1880 is a small fish in the family Stevardiidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 7.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Stevardiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Creagrutus affinis
Authority
Steindachner, 1880
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Creagrutus Affinis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Creagrutus Affinis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central and South America: Caribbean drainages of Colombia from the Magdalena River basin west to coastal basins of Chocó Department, Pacific slope rivers of Panama from Bayano to Tuira River, Chagres River system of Atlantic slope of Panama, and Baudo and San Juan rivers of the Pacific slopes of Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
7.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1880

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Creagrutus leuciscus Regan 1913 Synonym
Creagrutus londonoi Fowler 1945 Synonym
Creagrutus notropoides Meek & Hildebrand 1912 Synonym
Creagrutus simus Meek & Hildebrand 1913 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .

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