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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Subtropical

aquarium

Rineloricaria fallax Steindachner, 1915
Max Length
15.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for aquarium is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Rineloricaria fallax
Authority
Steindachner, 1915
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Water Temp
15–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Needs 3-4cm wide and 20 cm long caves for spawning in which the female lays the eggs. The male tends the clutch and helps freeing the fry from their eggs .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 5.8 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 20. Subtropical; 15°C - 25°C South America: Upper Rupununi and Branco River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
15.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
15–25°C
pH Range
5.8–7.8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1915

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for aquarium is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for aquarium has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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