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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Planiloricaria Cryptodon

Planiloricaria cryptodon Isbrücker, 1971
Max Length
21.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Planiloricaria Cryptodon (Planiloricaria cryptodon), first described by Isbrücker, 1971 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 21.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. 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
Planiloricaria cryptodon
Authority
Isbrücker, 1971
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Loricariidae
Loricariidae
Genus
Planiloricaria
Planiloricaria
Species
Planiloricaria Cryptodon
Planiloricaria cryptodon

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Planiloricaria Cryptodon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Planiloricaria Cryptodon 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: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: 2 - 10. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C South America: Upper Amazon drainage, Ucayali, Purus, and Mamoré River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
21.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
pH Range
6–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Isbrücker, 1971

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES lorikárie skrytozubá
🇷🇺Russian Планилорикария

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pseudohemiodon cryptodon Isbrücker 1971 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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