Pseudolithoxus Tigris
📖 Overview
Pseudolithoxus Tigris (Pseudolithoxus tigris) 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 9.4 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 and head with numerous black bars. Lateral line plates 23-24; dorsal plates 7-8; interdorsal plates 4-5; adipose-caudal plates 7-8; folded dorsal fin plates 11-12; and postanal plates 11-12 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudolithoxus Tigris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pseudolithoxus Tigris is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pseudolithoxus Tigris is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Orinoco and Ventuari River basins in Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | litoxus tygrovaný |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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