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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Hemiancistrus Hammarlundi

Hemiancistrus hammarlundi Rendahl, 1937
Max Length
7.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hemiancistrus Hammarlundi (Hemiancistrus hammarlundi), first described by Rendahl, 1937 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 7.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters.

Scientific Name
Hemiancistrus hammarlundi
Authority
Rendahl, 1937
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
7.4 cm
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hemiancistrus Hammarlundi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hemiancistrus Hammarlundi 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. Tropical South America: Guayas River basin, Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
7.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Rendahl, 1937

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