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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Creagrutus Melasma

Creagrutus melasma Vari, Harold & Taphorn, 1994
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Creagrutus Melasma (Creagrutus melasma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Creagrutus melasma
Authority
Vari, Harold & Taphorn, 1994
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Creagrutus Melasma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Creagrutus Melasma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Creagrutus Melasma is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Creagrutus Melasma is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Orinoco River basin and Tuy and Neveri rivers of Caribbean Sea versant of Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0195 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vari, Harold & Taphorn, 1994

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