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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Isbrueckerichthys Duseni

Isbrueckerichthys duseni Miranda Ribeiro, 1907
Max Length
9.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Isbrueckerichthys Duseni (Isbrueckerichthys duseni), first described by Miranda Ribeiro, 1907 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 9.90 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
Isbrueckerichthys duseni
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.9 cm
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 6. Teeth bifid, with a small lateral cusp; and small pectoral-fin spine 17.3-21.4% SL .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Isbrueckerichthys Duseni 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: rio Ribeira do Iguape in Parana, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
9.9cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1907

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