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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Corronchito

Lasiancistrus caucanus Eigenmann, 1912
Max Length
23.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Lasiancistrus caucanus
Authority
Eigenmann, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
23.5 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Corronchito is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Corronchito is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Corronchito is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Corronchito is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01698 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
23.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1912

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES krunýřník caucanský
🇪🇸Spanish Corronchito · Corroncho · Guachupé · Uachupé

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .

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