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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Sturisoma Rostratum

Sturisoma rostratum Spix & Agassiz, 1829
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sturisoma Rostratum (Sturisoma rostratum), first described by Spix & Agassiz, 1829 is a fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Sturisoma rostratum
Authority
Spix & Agassiz, 1829
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sturisoma Rostratum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sturisoma Rostratum 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: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00407 × L3.1 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Spix & Agassiz, 1829

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Loricaria rostrata Spix & Agassiz 1829 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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