Loricaria Catirina
📖 Overview
Loricaria Catirina (Loricaria catirina) 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 20.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: polygonal present, clearly separated plates in central abdominal region, interspersed by areas of naked skin and pectoral girdle covered by large, widely spaced plates; basicaudal plate length (16.8%-27.6% of HL); oral papillae (14-16); shallow, rounded postorbital notch; body size (over 150 mm SL); number of lateral plates (33-34); poorly developed odontodes on predorsal plates; shallow, rounded postorbital notch present; basicaudal plate length greater than interorbital width; number of oral papillae (14-16); minimum orbital diameter (14.9-20.2%); and inter-nostril distance (17.1-20.8%) .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Loricaria Catirina is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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