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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Isorineloricaria Tenuicauda

Isorineloricaria tenuicauda Steindachner, 1878
Max Length
45 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
63.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Isorineloricaria Tenuicauda (Isorineloricaria tenuicauda), first described by Steindachner, 1878 is a large fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 45.00 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
Isorineloricaria tenuicauda
Authority
Steindachner, 1878
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
45 cm
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
63.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Isorineloricaria Tenuicauda is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Isorineloricaria Tenuicauda 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: Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01905 × L2.92 (TL)
Max TL
45cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
63.00/100
High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1878

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