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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Creagrutus Nigrostigmatus

Creagrutus nigrostigmatus Dahl, 1960
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Max Length
2.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Creagrutus Nigrostigmatus (Creagrutus nigrostigmatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Creagrutus nigrostigmatus
Authority
Dahl, 1960
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
2.3 cm
Trophic Level
2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Creagrutus Nigrostigmatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Creagrutus Nigrostigmatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Caño Pechilín and Caño Zaragocilla in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

detritus

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
2.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Dahl, 1960

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