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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Farlowella Gianetii

Farlowella gianetii Ballen, Pastana & Peixoto, 2016
Max Length
12.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Farlowella Gianetii (Farlowella gianetii), first described by Ballen, Pastana & Peixoto, 2016 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 12.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Farlowella gianetii
Authority
Ballen, Pastana & Peixoto, 2016
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
12.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Farlowella Gianetii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Farlowella Gianetii 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
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
12.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ballen, Pastana & Peixoto, 2016

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