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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Harttia Fowleri

Harttia fowleri Pellegrin, 1908
Max Length
22.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Little is known about this species except that it was taken from the rapids along with Metaloricaria paucidens . Its morphology is intermediate to that of Cteniloricaria maculata and Harttia surinamensis. The appearance of its abdominal plaque is retarded and its caudal fin's shape is similar to that of the other two species. As far as the body shape is concerned, it appears to be closer to H. surinamensis than to C. maculata, thus justifying its move to genus Harttia .

Scientific Name
Harttia fowleri
Authority
Pellegrin, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Harttia Fowleri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Harttia Fowleri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Harttia Fowleri is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Harttia Fowleri is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Oyapock River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
22.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1908

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Cteniloricaria fowleri Pellegrin 1908 Synonym
Oxyloricaria fowleri Pellegrin 1908 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 26 records indexed .

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