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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Peckoltia Vermiculata

Peckoltia vermiculata Steindachner, 1908
Max Length
13 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Peckoltia Vermiculata (Peckoltia vermiculata), first described by Steindachner, 1908 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 13.00 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 Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Peckoltia vermiculata
Authority
Steindachner, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
13 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Peckoltia Vermiculata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Peckoltia Vermiculata 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. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C South America: Middle and lower Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
13cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1908

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