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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Paraloricaria Vetula

Paraloricaria vetula Valenciennes, 1835
Max Length
55.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paraloricaria Vetula (Paraloricaria vetula) 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 55.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.3, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Paraloricaria vetula
Authority
Valenciennes, 1835
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
55.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paraloricaria Vetula is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraloricaria Vetula is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate South America: La Plata River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
55.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
62.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Valenciennes, 1835

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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