Goatee Whiptail Catfish
📖 Overview
Goatee Whiptail Catfish (Loricaria cataphracta) 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 29.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Goatee Whiptail Catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Goatee Whiptail Catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are carried stuck to the breast and abdomen of both male and female parents .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 8°N - 8°S South America: Amazon River basin and coastal rivers of the Guianas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Goatee Whiptail Catfish · Knobnose whiptail catfish, Pinocchio whiptail catfish |
| 🌍CES | lorikárie obrněná |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Acarí · Cachimbo |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Обыкновенная лорикария |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Vieja de Agua |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loricaria carinata | Castelnau | 1855 | Synonym |
| Loricaria cirrhosa | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Loricaria dentata | Shaw | 1804 | Synonym |
| Loricaria dura | Bleeker | 1862 | Synonym |
| Loricaria setifera | Lacepède | 1803 | Synonym |
| Plecostomus flagellaris | Gronow | 1854 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Goatee Whiptail Catfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 33 records indexed .
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