Rineloricaria Daraha
📖 Overview
Rineloricaria Daraha (Rineloricaria daraha), first described by Daniel & Fichberg, 2008 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 20.10 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
Rineloricaria daraha is distinguished from all its congeners by having seven branched pectoral-fin rays (vs. six), long digitiform papillae on the ventral surface of the lower lip (vs. button-like papillae) and by the presence of a large and multi-angular preanal plate limited anteriorly by four or more variably sized plates much smaller than the preanal plate (vs. a quadrangular preanal plate surrounded by three to five polygonal plates slightly smaller than the preanal plate) .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rineloricaria Daraha is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 0°S - 1°S, 64°W - 65°W South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Rineloricaria Daraha.
🔍 Similar Species
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