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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Otocinclus Mura

Otocinclus mura Schaefer, 1997
Max Length
3.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Otocinclus mura
Authority
Schaefer, 1997
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.6 cm
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Otocinclus Mura is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Otocinclus Mura is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Otocinclus Mura is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Otocinclus Mura is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
3.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schaefer, 1997

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES krunýřovec mura

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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