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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Lasiancistrus Schomburgkii

Lasiancistrus schomburgkii Günther, 1864
Max Length
14.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Lasiancistrus Schomburgkii (Lasiancistrus schomburgkii), first described by Günther, 1864 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 14.40 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
Lasiancistrus schomburgkii
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.4 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Water Temp
25–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Loricariidae
Loricariidae
Genus
Lasiancistrus
Lasiancistrus
Species
Lasiancistrus Schomburgkii
Lasiancistrus schomburgkii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lasiancistrus Schomburgkii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lasiancistrus Schomburgkii 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; 25°C - 27°C South America: throughout much of the Amazon basin and the upper Orinoco and Essequibo River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
14.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
25–27°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1864

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