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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Scobinancistrus Aureatus

Scobinancistrus aureatus Burgess, 1994
Max Length
29 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Scobinancistrus Aureatus (Scobinancistrus aureatus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 29 cm. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Scobinancistrus aureatus
Authority
Burgess, 1994
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
29 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Scobinancistrus
Scobinancistrus
Species
Scobinancistrus Aureatus
Scobinancistrus aureatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Scobinancistrus Aureatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Scobinancistrus Aureatus 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: Xingu River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
29cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Burgess, 1994

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