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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Guyanancistrus Teretirostris

Guyanancistrus teretirostris Muller, Mol & Covain, 2018
Max Length
9.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Guyanancistrus Teretirostris (Guyanancistrus teretirostris), first described by Muller, Mol & Covain, 2018 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 9.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Guyanancistrus teretirostris
Authority
Muller, Mol & Covain, 2018
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.8 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Water Temp
23–23 °C
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 Teretirostris 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; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5. Tropical; 23°C - 23°C South America: upper Parú de Oeste River in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
9.8cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–23°C
pH Range
7–7.5
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
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Muller, Mol & Covain, 2018

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