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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

mojarita

Creagrutus ungulus Vari & Harold, 2001
Max Length
10.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

mojarita (Creagrutus ungulus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.9 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 ungulus
Authority
Vari & Harold, 2001
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for mojarita is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for mojarita is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for mojarita is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for mojarita is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Madre de Dios River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
10.9cm

🌡️ 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
Vari & Harold, 2001

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES grutus soganský
🇪🇸Spanish mojarita

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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