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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Loricariichthys Platymetopon

Loricariichthys platymetopon Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1979
Max Length
38.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Loricariichthys Platymetopon is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Loricariichthys platymetopon
Authority
Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
38.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Water Temp
23–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Loricariidae
Loricariidae
Genus
Loricariichthys
Loricariichthys
Species
Loricariichthys Platymetopon
Loricariichthys platymetopon

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Loricariichthys Platymetopon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Loricariichthys Platymetopon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Loricariichthys Platymetopon is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
15.7cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C South America: La Plata River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.19

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00417 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
38.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1979

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES lorikárie laplatská

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