Parotocinclus Britskii
📖 Overview
Parotocinclus Britskii (Parotocinclus britskii) 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 6 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Can be distinguished from its congeners by the following combination of characters: 21-31 premaxillary and mandibular teeth, typically 24-25; dorsal profile of snout broad and moderately parabolic, not acutely pointed; head width 75-98% of head length, 18-22% of SL median group of abdominal plates irregularly arranged; pigment on pectoral-fin spine arranged in 5 blotches; two blotches on the unbranched anal ray, single band on the branched anal rays .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parotocinclus Britskii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Parotocinclus Britskii is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Parotocinclus Britskii is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 22°C - 27°C South America: Orinoco River basin and Atlantic coastal drainages of the Guianas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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