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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Glyptothorax Macromaculatus

Glyptothorax macromaculatus Li, 1984
Max Length
16.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Glyptothorax Macromaculatus (Glyptothorax macromaculatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Glyptothorax macromaculatus
Authority
Li, 1984
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Distinguishable by its two dark saddles on the body (at dorsal fin origin and under the adipose fin), becoming indistinct in specimens >10 cm SL; the rest of the body usually covered by irregular spots and blotches; neural spines distally pointed; absence of ridge or series of bumps along dorsal mid-line between the dorsal and adipose fins .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Macromaculatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Glyptothorax Macromaculatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Glyptothorax Macromaculatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
16.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Li, 1984

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