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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Pareiorhina Rudolphi

Pareiorhina rudolphi Miranda Ribeiro, 1911
Max Length
4.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pareiorhina Rudolphi (Pareiorhina rudolphi), first described by Miranda Ribeiro, 1911 is a tiny fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 4.90 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.

Scientific Name
Pareiorhina rudolphi
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
4.9 cm
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Water Temp
21–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pareiorhina Rudolphi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pareiorhina Rudolphi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 21°C - 25°C South America.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
4.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
21–25°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1911

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Plecostomus microps Ihering 1907 Heterotypic
Rhinelepis rudolphi Miranda Ribeiro 1911 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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