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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Brown sucker catfish

Otothyris lophophanes Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Max Length
2.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Brown sucker catfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Otothyris lophophanes
Authority
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Otothyris
Otothyris
Species
Brown sucker catfish
Otothyris lophophanes

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 6. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brown sucker catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brown sucker catfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Brown sucker catfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 10 - 15. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C South America: Atlantic coastal streams of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
2.8cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–24°C
pH Range
6–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889

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