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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Transancistrus Aequinoctialis

Transancistrus aequinoctialis Pellegrin, 1909
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Transancistrus Aequinoctialis (Transancistrus aequinoctialis), first described by Pellegrin, 1909 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 9.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. 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
Transancistrus aequinoctialis
Authority
Pellegrin, 1909
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9 cm
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Loricariidae
Loricariidae
Genus
Transancistrus
Transancistrus
Species
Transancistrus Aequinoctialis
Transancistrus aequinoctialis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Transancistrus Aequinoctialis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Transancistrus Aequinoctialis 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: Guayas River basin in Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1909

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Chaetostoma aequinoctiale Pellegrin 1909 Synonym
Chaetostomus aequinoctialis Pellegrin 1909 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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