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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sturisoma Barbatum

Sturisoma barbatum Kner, 1853
Max Length
28 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sturisoma Barbatum (Sturisoma barbatum) 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 28 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Sturisoma barbatum
Authority
Kner, 1853
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
28 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Water Temp
20–22 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sturisoma Barbatum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sturisoma Barbatum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sturisoma Barbatum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sturisoma Barbatum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.4 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 20°C - 22°C South America: Paraguay River basin (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
28cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–22°C
pH Range
6.4–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner, 1853

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