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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened

Grundulus Cochae

Grundulus cochae Valencia, Paepke & Pantoja, 2003
Max Length
6.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Grundulus Cochae (Grundulus cochae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Grundulus cochae
Authority
Valencia, Paepke & Pantoja, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
6.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Grundulus Cochae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Grundulus Cochae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Grundulus Cochae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Grundulus Cochae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. High altitude South America: known only from the type locality, Laguna de la Cocha, Pasto, Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5
Food Items

crustaceans (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator

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