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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Creagrutus Muelleri

Creagrutus muelleri Günther, 1859
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Max Length
10.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Creagrutus Muelleri (Creagrutus muelleri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.2, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Creagrutus muelleri
Authority
Günther, 1859
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Creagrutus Muelleri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Creagrutus Muelleri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Creagrutus Muelleri is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Creagrutus Muelleri is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rivers of eastern slope of the Andean piedmont in Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
10.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1859

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