Moth Whiptail Catfish
📖 Overview
Moth Whiptail Catfish (Loricaria simillima) 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 26.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Moth Whiptail Catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Moth Whiptail Catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Amazon, Orinoco and La Plata River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Moth Whiptail Catfish |
| 🌍CES | lorikárie řasnovousá |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Carachama · Paleta · Shitari · Tabla |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Moth Whiptail Catfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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