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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudancistrus Orinoco

Pseudancistrus orinoco Isbrücker, Nijssen & Cala, 1988
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudancistrus Orinoco (Pseudancistrus orinoco), first described by Isbrücker, Nijssen & Cala, 1988 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 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
Pseudancistrus orinoco
Authority
Isbrücker, Nijssen & Cala, 1988
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Water Temp
25–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudancistrus Orinoco is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudancistrus Orinoco 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; 25°C - 27°C South America: Orinoco River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
25–27°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Isbrücker, Nijssen & Cala, 1988

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Lithoxancistrus orinoco Isbrücker, Nijssen & Cala 1988 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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