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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudacanthicus Fordii

Pseudacanthicus fordii Günther, 1868
Max Length
23 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudacanthicus Fordii (Pseudacanthicus fordii) 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 23 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudacanthicus fordii
Authority
Günther, 1868
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
23 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudacanthicus Fordii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudacanthicus Fordii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudacanthicus Fordii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pseudacanthicus Fordii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: coastal drainages of Suriname.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
23cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1868

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