Pareiorhaphis Garbei
📖 Overview
Pareiorhaphis Garbei (Pareiorhaphis garbei), first described by Ihering, 1911 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 14.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 6. Having simple, unicuspid teeth in both dentary and premaxilla; maxillary barbel long and not coalescing with the lower lip; 3-6 azygous pre-adipose plates; nuptial males with pectoral fin spines thickened and richly ornamented with long hypertrophied odontodes .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pareiorhaphis Garbei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Brazil in the rivers of the southern drainage of the serra dos Orgaos, Macaé and Macacú rivers.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pareiorhaphis Garbei.
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