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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Rineloricaria Tropeira

Rineloricaria tropeira Ghazzi, 2008
Max Length
10.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rineloricaria Tropeira (Rineloricaria tropeira) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rineloricaria tropeira
Authority
Ghazzi, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 6. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rineloricaria Tropeira is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rineloricaria Tropeira is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rineloricaria Tropeira is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: tributaries of the rio Pelotas and rio Canoas of the upper rio Uruguay basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
10.3cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ghazzi, 2008

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