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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Harttia Loricariformis

Harttia loricariformis Steindachner, 1877
Max Length
18.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Harttia Loricariformis (Harttia loricariformis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Harttia loricariformis
Authority
Steindachner, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Water Temp
24–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Harttia Loricariformis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Harttia Loricariformis 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; 24°C - 27°C South America: Paraíba do Sul River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00501 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
18.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–27°C
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
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1877

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