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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudancistrus Genisetiger

Pseudancistrus genisetiger Fowler, 1941
Max Length
10.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudancistrus Genisetiger (Pseudancistrus genisetiger) 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 10.3 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudancistrus genisetiger
Authority
Fowler, 1941
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.3 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudancistrus Genisetiger is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudancistrus Genisetiger 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 South America: Jaguaribe River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
10.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1941

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