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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Parotocinclus Spilosoma

Parotocinclus spilosoma Fowler, 1941
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Parotocinclus Spilosoma (Parotocinclus spilosoma) 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.

Scientific Name
Parotocinclus spilosoma
Authority
Fowler, 1941
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parotocinclus Spilosoma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parotocinclus Spilosoma 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; pH range: 5.8 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 20. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C South America: Paraíba, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
pH Range
5.8–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1941

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