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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Loricaria Parnahybae

Loricaria parnahybae Steindachner, 1907
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Loricaria Parnahybae (Loricaria parnahybae) 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 16 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Loricaria parnahybae
Authority
Steindachner, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Loricaria Parnahybae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Loricaria Parnahybae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Loricaria Parnahybae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Loricaria Parnahybae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Coastal rivers of northeastern Brazil and French Guiana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1907

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