Pareiorhina Aiuruoca
📖 Overview
Pareiorhina Aiuruoca (Pareiorhina aiuruoca), first described by Santos, 2026 is a tiny fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 4.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: a cluster of abdominal platelets between the pelvic fins; presence of a postdorsal ridge, unicuspid teeth; absence of keels on dorsal and mid-dorsal series of plates; two fenestrae on the anterior portion of pelvic girdle; dorsal profile of the snout elliptical, snout tip naked; presence of dark spots over dorsal and lateral surfaces of head, body and fins; margin of the lower lip smooth; more plates on mid-dorsal; presence of two fenestrae on the anterior portion of pelvic girdle; presence of azygous plates on predorsal region; longer pectoral-fin spine, reaching the second third of dorsal-fin base when adpressed; five infraorbitals; and 30 vertebrae .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pareiorhina Aiuruoca is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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