Valenciennes' Whiptail Catfish
📖 Overview
Valenciennes' Whiptail Catfish (Pseudoloricaria laeviuscula), first described by Valenciennes, 1840 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 36.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Valenciennes' Whiptail Catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Valenciennes' Whiptail Catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Lower and middle Amazon basin, including Negro and Branco rivers.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Valenciennes' Whiptail Catfish |
| 🌍CES | palorikárie podivná |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Псевдолорикария |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loricaria laeviuscula | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Valenciennes' Whiptail Catfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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