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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Glyptothorax Callopterus

Glyptothorax callopterus Smith, 1945
Max Length
4.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Glyptothorax Callopterus (Glyptothorax callopterus), first described by Smith, 1945 is a tiny fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 4.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Glyptothorax callopterus
Authority
Smith, 1945
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
4.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Glyptothorax Callopterus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Callopterus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
4.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Smith, 1945

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