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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Rineloricaria Eigenmanni

Rineloricaria eigenmanni Pellegrin, 1908
Max Length
10.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rineloricaria Eigenmanni (Rineloricaria eigenmanni), first described by Pellegrin, 1908 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 10.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, 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.

Scientific Name
Rineloricaria eigenmanni
Authority
Pellegrin, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Water Temp
25–29 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rineloricaria Eigenmanni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rineloricaria Eigenmanni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 25°C - 29°C South America: Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
10.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
25–29°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1908

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