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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Loricariichthys Castaneus

Loricariichthys castaneus Castelnau, 1855
Max Length
39.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Loricariichthys Castaneus (Loricariichthys castaneus) 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 39.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Loricariichthys castaneus
Authority
Castelnau, 1855
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
39.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Loricariidae
Loricariidae
Genus
Loricariichthys
Loricariichthys
Species
Loricariichthys Castaneus
Loricariichthys castaneus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Loricariichthys Castaneus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Loricariichthys Castaneus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Loricariichthys Castaneus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Loricariichthys Castaneus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: coastal streams of southeastern Brazil between southern São Paulo and northern Espírito Santo, including the Paraíba do Sul River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00224 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
39.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Castelnau, 1855

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