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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Dolichancistrus Carnegiei

Dolichancistrus carnegiei Eigenmann, 1916
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Dolichancistrus Carnegiei (Dolichancistrus carnegiei), first described by Eigenmann, 1916 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 17.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Dolichancistrus carnegiei
Authority
Eigenmann, 1916
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Dolichancistrus
Dolichancistrus
Species
Dolichancistrus Carnegiei
Dolichancistrus carnegiei

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dolichancistrus Carnegiei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dolichancistrus Carnegiei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 14 - ?. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Magdalena River basin in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
17cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1916

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