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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Rhinotocinclus Pilosus

Rhinotocinclus pilosus Reis & Lehmann, 2022
Max Length
2.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rhinotocinclus Pilosus (Rhinotocinclus pilosus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Rhinotocinclus pilosus
Authority
Reis & Lehmann, 2022
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
2.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Rhinotocinclus
Rhinotocinclus
Species
Rhinotocinclus Pilosus
Rhinotocinclus pilosus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhinotocinclus Pilosus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinotocinclus Pilosus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhinotocinclus Pilosus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhinotocinclus Pilosus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
2.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Reis & Lehmann, 2022

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