Acarí-roncador
📖 Overview
Acarí-roncador (Rhinelepis aspera), first described by Spix & Agassiz, 1829 is a large fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 49.00 cm in maximum length and up to 2.200 kg. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 10 years. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.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 Acarí-roncador is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Acarí-roncador is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Determinate spawner. All eggs from a single female are laid in one batch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical South America: São Francisco and upper Paraná River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | krunýřovec draslavý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Acarí-roncador · Guacari açu |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Acarí-roncador.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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