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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

loricaria circular

Pseudohemiodon lamina Günther, 1868
Max Length
15.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for loricaria circular is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pseudohemiodon lamina
Authority
Günther, 1868
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for loricaria circular is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for loricaria circular is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for loricaria circular is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for loricaria circular is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
15.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1868

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇪🇸Spanish loricaria circular

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Loricaria lamina Günther 1868 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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