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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Spatuloricaria Atratoensis

Spatuloricaria atratoensis Schultz, 1944
Max Length
34 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Spatuloricaria Atratoensis (Spatuloricaria atratoensis) 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 34 cm. With a trophic level of 2.3, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Spatuloricaria atratoensis
Authority
Schultz, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
34 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spatuloricaria Atratoensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spatuloricaria Atratoensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Atrato River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
34cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
53.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1944

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