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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Creagrutus Paralacus

Creagrutus paralacus Harold & Vari, 1994
Max Length
6.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Creagrutus Paralacus (Creagrutus paralacus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Creagrutus paralacus
Authority
Harold & Vari, 1994
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.7 cm
Trophic Level
2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Creagrutus Paralacus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Creagrutus Paralacus 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: southern and southeastern tributaries to Maracaibo Lake.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Feeding Mode
Omnivore
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

detritus (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
6.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Harold & Vari, 1994

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