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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Oxyropsis Carinata

Oxyropsis carinata Steindachner, 1879
Max Length
7.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Oxyropsis Carinata (Oxyropsis carinata) 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 7.6 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Oxyropsis carinata
Authority
Steindachner, 1879
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.6 cm
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Water Temp
20–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Oxyropsis Carinata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oxyropsis Carinata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Oxyropsis Carinata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Oxyropsis Carinata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 20°C - 25°C South America: Middle and upper Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
7.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–25°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1879

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Hypoptopoma carinatus Steindachner 1879 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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