Pareiorhina Brachyrhyncha
📖 Overview
Pareiorhina Brachyrhyncha (Pareiorhina brachyrhyncha), first described by Chamon, Aranda & Buckup, 2005 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. 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
Vertebrae: 30. Diagnosed uniquely from its congeners by the reduction or absence of azygous plates in front of the nuchal plate. Differs further from its congeners by the presence of a minute lateral cusp in the teeth, wider body, anterior and lateral profile of head rounded, broad distal profile of the paired fins, and lower number of vertebrae .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pareiorhina Brachyrhyncha is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: left bank of Rio Paraiba do Sul in southeastern Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pareiorhina Brachyrhyncha.
🔍 Similar Species
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