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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Creagrutus Gyrospilus

Creagrutus gyrospilus Vari & Harold, 2001
Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Creagrutus Gyrospilus (Creagrutus gyrospilus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Creagrutus gyrospilus
Authority
Vari & Harold, 2001
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
6.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Creagrutus Gyrospilus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Creagrutus Gyrospilus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: western Orinoco River basin in Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
6.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vari & Harold, 2001

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES grutus vířivý

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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