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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Blue-eye panaque

Panaque suttonorum Schultz, 1944
Max Length
28 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Blue-eye panaque (Panaque suttonorum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Panaque suttonorum
Authority
Schultz, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
28 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Water Temp
20–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Blue-eye panaque is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Blue-eye panaque is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Blue-eye panaque is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Blue-eye panaque is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.2 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 15. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C South America: western and eastern tributaries of Maracaibo Lake, Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

algae (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
28cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–24°C
pH Range
6.2–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1944

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