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💧 Freshwater Least Concern

Glyptosternon Maculatum

Glyptosternon maculatum Regan, 1905
Max Length
32 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
13 yrs
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
63.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Glyptosternon Maculatum (Glyptosternon maculatum), first described by Regan, 1905 is a medium-sized fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 32.00 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 13 years. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Glyptosternon maculatum
Authority
Regan, 1905
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
32 cm
Lifespan
13 years
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
63.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Glyptosternon Maculatum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glyptosternon Maculatum 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. High altitude

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
32cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
63.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator

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