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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Guyanancistrus Megastictus

Guyanancistrus megastictus Muller, Mol & Covain, 2018
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Max Length
6.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Guyanancistrus Megastictus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Guyanancistrus megastictus
Authority
Muller, Mol & Covain, 2018
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
6.3 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 6. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Guyanancistrus Megastictus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Guyanancistrus Megastictus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Guyanancistrus Megastictus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: a small forest tributary of the Upper Maroni River Basin, Massif du Mitaraka in French Guiana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
6.3cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Muller, Mol & Covain, 2018

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