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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium

Rineloricaria Sneiderni

Rineloricaria sneiderni Fowler, 1944
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rineloricaria Sneiderni (Rineloricaria sneiderni), first described by Fowler, 1944 is a fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Rineloricaria sneiderni
Authority
Fowler, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rineloricaria Sneiderni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rineloricaria Sneiderni 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. High altitude South America: Jurubidá River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore

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