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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Peckoltia Oligospila

Peckoltia oligospila Günther, 1864
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Peckoltia Oligospila (Peckoltia oligospila), first described by Günther, 1864 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 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 oligospila
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Peckoltia Oligospila is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Peckoltia Oligospila 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: 6.5 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C South America: Lower Amazon River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0138 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
6.5–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1864

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