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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Parotocinclus Bidentatus

Parotocinclus bidentatus Gauger & Buckup, 2005
Max Length
3.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Parotocinclus Bidentatus (Parotocinclus bidentatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.8 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Parotocinclus bidentatus
Authority
Gauger & Buckup, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.8 cm
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parotocinclus Bidentatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parotocinclus Bidentatus 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 South America: Rio Paraíba do Sul basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
3.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gauger & Buckup, 2005

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