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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Rhadinoloricaria Stewarti

Rhadinoloricaria stewarti Provenzano & Barriga Salazar, 2020
Max Length
12.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rhadinoloricaria Stewarti (Rhadinoloricaria stewarti) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Rhadinoloricaria stewarti
Authority
Provenzano & Barriga Salazar, 2020
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
12.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Rhadinoloricaria
Rhadinoloricaria
Species
Rhadinoloricaria Stewarti
Rhadinoloricaria stewarti

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished from R. macromystax by its snout shape which is more pointed and less projected, its snout length 11.3-13.3% SL (vs. 14.6-15.1% SL); with longer caudal peduncle, with postanal length 48.9-50.8% SL (vs. 45.2-46.1% SL); more distance of dorsal-fin to caudal-fin, its postdorsal length 57.5-59.0% SL (vs. 54.3% SL); abdomen plating variable, totally or partially covered with plates (vs. abdomen totally covered with plates) .Cross section: flattened.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhadinoloricaria Stewarti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhadinoloricaria Stewarti is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhadinoloricaria Stewarti is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
12.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Provenzano & Barriga Salazar, 2020

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