Pareiorhina Sofiae
📖 Overview
Pareiorhina Sofiae (Pareiorhina sofiae), first described by Santos, Uzeda, Katz, Costa, Langeani & Ottoni, 2026 is a tiny fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 3.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: tip of pectoral-fin spine reaching up to the base of dorsal-fin spine in vertical, normally reaching the nuchal plate when adpressed; pectoral-fin spine (16.0%-18.8% SL); four infraorbitals; presence of a postdorsal ridge; unicuspid teeth; premaxillary teeth (39-50, modally 44); absence of keels on dorsal and mid-dorsal series of plates; dorsal profile of the snout elliptical; snout tip covered with platelets; mandibular ramus (18.9%-22.5% HL); caudal peduncle (7.8%-8.8% SL); single fenestra on anterior portion of pelvic girdle; absence of dark spots over dorsal and lateral surfaces of head, body and fins; posterior margin of lower lip fringed; postdorsal ridge plates (8-11, normally 9); and 29 total vertebrae .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pareiorhina Sofiae 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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