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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Loricariichthys Edentatus

Loricariichthys edentatus Reis & Pereira, 2000
Max Length
11.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Loricariichthys Edentatus (Loricariichthys edentatus), first described by Reis & Pereira, 2000 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 11.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Loricariichthys edentatus
Authority
Reis & Pereira, 2000
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Loricariidae
Loricariidae
Genus
Loricariichthys
Loricariichthys
Species
Loricariichthys Edentatus
Loricariichthys edentatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Loricariichthys Edentatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Loricariichthys Edentatus 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. Temperate South America: Lower Uruguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
11.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Reis & Pereira, 2000

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

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