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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Rineloricaria Quadrensis

Rineloricaria quadrensis Reis, 1983
Max Length
14.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rineloricaria Quadrensis (Rineloricaria quadrensis), first described by Reis, 1983 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 14.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate 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 quadrensis
Authority
Reis, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rineloricaria Quadrensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rineloricaria Quadrensis 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. Temperate South America: coastal streams and lagoons in Rio Grande do Sul between Tramandaí and Torres in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
14.7cm

🌡️ 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
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Reis, 1983

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