Pseudolithoxus Kelsorum
📖 Overview
Pseudolithoxus Kelsorum (Pseudolithoxus kelsorum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.6 cm. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Pseudolithoxus kelsorum is diagnosed from all other Pseudolithoxus by having dark brown to black base color with eight to 11 (usually nine) light yellowish vertical or oblique (tilted dorsoanteriorly) transversal bands between orbits and caudal fin, bands wide and rarely but sometimes incomplete or contorted as swirls; vs. dark brown to black base color with 18 or more thin, light yellow, frequently contorted transversal bands between orbits and caudal fin in P. tigris; black base color with small white spots in P. anthrax and P. nicoi; and light brown base color with dark brown to black spots in P. dumus .: elongated; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudolithoxus Kelsorum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pseudolithoxus Kelsorum is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pseudolithoxus Kelsorum is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Venezuela, Amazonas State, Orinoco River drainage.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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