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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudotocinclus Juquiae

Pseudotocinclus juquiae Takako, Oliveira & Oyakawa, 2005
Max Length
3.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudotocinclus Juquiae (Pseudotocinclus juquiae) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudotocinclus juquiae
Authority
Takako, Oliveira & Oyakawa, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
3.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pseudotocinclus
Pseudotocinclus
Species
Pseudotocinclus Juquiae
Pseudotocinclus juquiae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudotocinclus Juquiae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudotocinclus Juquiae 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: Ribeira de Iguape basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
3.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Takako, Oliveira & Oyakawa, 2005

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