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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Loricaria Nickeriensis

Loricaria nickeriensis Isbrücker, 1979
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Loricaria Nickeriensis (Loricaria nickeriensis), first described by Isbrücker, 1979 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 12.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Loricaria nickeriensis
Authority
Isbrücker, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Water Temp
20–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Loricariidae
Loricariidae
Genus
Loricaria
Loricaria
Species
Loricaria Nickeriensis
Loricaria nickeriensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Loricaria Nickeriensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Loricaria Nickeriensis 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; pH range: 6.2 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 14. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C South America: Nickerie and Marowijne River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–24°C
pH Range
6.2–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Isbrücker, 1979

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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