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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Parotocinclus Haroldoi

Parotocinclus haroldoi Garavello, 1988
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Parotocinclus Haroldoi (Parotocinclus haroldoi) 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 3.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.3, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Parotocinclus haroldoi
Authority
Garavello, 1988
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parotocinclus Haroldoi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parotocinclus Haroldoi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Parotocinclus Haroldoi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Parotocinclus Haroldoi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Piauí, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Garavello, 1988

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