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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Otocinclus Macrospilus

Otocinclus macrospilus Eigenmann & Allen, 1942
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Otocinclus Macrospilus (Otocinclus macrospilus) 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 3.5 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Otocinclus macrospilus
Authority
Eigenmann & Allen, 1942
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.5 cm
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Otocinclus Macrospilus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Otocinclus Macrospilus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Otocinclus Macrospilus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Otocinclus Macrospilus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Allen, 1942

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