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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Rineloricaria Osvaldoi

Rineloricaria osvaldoi Fichberg & Chamon, 2008
Max Length
16.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rineloricaria Osvaldoi (Rineloricaria osvaldoi), first described by Fichberg & Chamon, 2008 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 16.80 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 osvaldoi
Authority
Fichberg & Chamon, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rineloricaria Osvaldoi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 15°S - 16°S, 50°W - 51°W South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
16.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fichberg & Chamon, 2008

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