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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sturisomatichthys Panamensis

Sturisomatichthys panamensis Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Max Length
26 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sturisomatichthys Panamensis (Sturisomatichthys panamensis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26 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
Sturisomatichthys panamensis
Authority
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
26 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Water Temp
20–22 °C

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Sturisomatichthys
Sturisomatichthys
Species
Sturisomatichthys Panamensis
Sturisomatichthys panamensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sturisomatichthys Panamensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sturisomatichthys Panamensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Female deposits ca. 100 eggs on plants or on a glass panel. Male tends the clutch.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 25. Tropical; 20°C - 22°C Central and South America: Pacific slope rivers of Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador; Caribbean slope rivers of Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
26cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–22°C
pH Range
6.5–7.2

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
44.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889

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