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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Spatuloricaria Nudiventris

Spatuloricaria nudiventris Valenciennes, 1840
Max Length
20.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Spatuloricaria Nudiventris (Spatuloricaria nudiventris) 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 20.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Spatuloricaria nudiventris
Authority
Valenciennes, 1840
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
20.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spatuloricaria Nudiventris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spatuloricaria Nudiventris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Spatuloricaria Nudiventris is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Spatuloricaria Nudiventris is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: São Francisco River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
20.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1840

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