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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Parancistrus Aurantiacus

Parancistrus aurantiacus Castelnau, 1855
Max Length
19.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Parancistrus Aurantiacus (Parancistrus aurantiacus), first described by Castelnau, 1855 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 19.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.

Scientific Name
Parancistrus aurantiacus
Authority
Castelnau, 1855
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
19.3 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Parancistrus
Parancistrus
Species
Parancistrus Aurantiacus
Parancistrus aurantiacus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parancistrus Aurantiacus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parancistrus Aurantiacus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 22°C - 27°C South America: Ucayali, Tocantins and Xingu rivers.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01622 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
19.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Castelnau, 1855

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