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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium

Lamontichthys Stibaros

Lamontichthys stibaros Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1978
Max Length
24.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Lamontichthys Stibaros (Lamontichthys stibaros) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Lamontichthys stibaros
Authority
Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
24.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lamontichthys Stibaros is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lamontichthys Stibaros 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. High altitude South America: Bobonaza River basin In Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
24.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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