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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Rineloricaria Formosa

Rineloricaria formosa Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1979
Max Length
15.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Rineloricaria formosa
Authority
Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rineloricaria Formosa is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rineloricaria Formosa is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rineloricaria Formosa is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rineloricaria Formosa is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 5.8 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 10. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Western Orinoco and upper Amazon 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
15.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
5.8–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1979

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Hemiloricaria formosa Isbrücker & Nijssen 1979 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .

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