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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Peckoltia Brevis

Peckoltia brevis La Monte, 1935
Max Length
11.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Peckoltia Brevis (Peckoltia brevis), first described by La Monte, 1935 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 11.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Peckoltia brevis
Authority
La Monte, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.4 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Peckoltia Brevis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Peckoltia Brevis 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 - 7.8; dH range: 15 - 28. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Purus River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
11.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
5.8–7.8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
La Monte, 1935

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