New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Fonchiiichthys Rupestris

Fonchiiichthys rupestris Schultz, 1944
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Fonchiiichthys Rupestris (Fonchiiichthys rupestris) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Fonchiiichthys rupestris
Authority
Schultz, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
9 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Fonchiiichthys
Fonchiiichthys
Species
Fonchiiichthys Rupestris
Fonchiiichthys rupestris

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Fonchiiichthys Rupestris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Fonchiiichthys Rupestris 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. Tropical South America: Rivers of the Lake Maracaibo basin, in lower and middle reaches of rivers.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1944

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet - be the first to log one!

View all observations for Fonchiiichthys Rupestris ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.