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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Loricaria Apeltogaster

Loricaria apeltogaster Boulenger, 1895
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Max Length
32.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Loricaria Apeltogaster (Loricaria apeltogaster) 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 32.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.3, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Loricaria apeltogaster
Authority
Boulenger, 1895
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
32.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Loricaria Apeltogaster is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Loricaria Apeltogaster is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Loricaria Apeltogaster is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Loricaria Apeltogaster is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate South America: Uruguay, Paraná and Paraguay River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
32.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
51.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Boulenger, 1895

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