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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Dolichancistrus Fuesslii

Dolichancistrus fuesslii Steindachner, 1911
Max Length
13.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Dolichancistrus Fuesslii (Dolichancistrus fuesslii) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.1 cm. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Dolichancistrus fuesslii
Authority
Steindachner, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
13.1 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Dolichancistrus
Dolichancistrus
Species
Dolichancistrus Fuesslii
Dolichancistrus fuesslii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dolichancistrus Fuesslii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dolichancistrus Fuesslii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Dolichancistrus Fuesslii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Dolichancistrus Fuesslii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
13.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1911

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