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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Sturisomatichthys Festivum

Sturisomatichthys festivum Myers, 1942
Max Length
16.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sturisomatichthys Festivum (Sturisomatichthys festivum) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Sturisomatichthys festivum
Authority
Myers, 1942
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
16.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Sturisomatichthys
Sturisomatichthys
Species
Sturisomatichthys Festivum
Sturisomatichthys festivum

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sturisomatichthys Festivum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sturisomatichthys Festivum 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: Lake Maracaibo basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
16.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Myers, 1942

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