Pseudolithoxus Nicoi
📖 Overview
Pseudolithoxus Nicoi (Pseudolithoxus nicoi) 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 11.4 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 5. Body charcoal gray to black with white spots and a white band in the caudal fin. Dorsal base length to caudal depth ratio, 3.2-3.5 SL. Lateral line plates 23-25; dorsal plates 6-7; interdorsal plates 5-7; adipose-caudal plates 7-8; folded dorsal fin plates 11-12; and postanal plates 11-12 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudolithoxus Nicoi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pseudolithoxus Nicoi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pseudolithoxus Nicoi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Negro River basin, including Canal Casiquiare basin in Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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