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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Rineloricaria Zaina

Rineloricaria zaina Ghazzi, 2008
Max Length
13.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rineloricaria Zaina (Rineloricaria zaina) 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 13.9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rineloricaria zaina
Authority
Ghazzi, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
13.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

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

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rineloricaria Zaina 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. Tropical South America: widely distributed from the confluence of the rio Canoas with the rio Pelotas to the rio Ibicuí, rio Uruguay basin 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
13.9cm
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
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ghazzi, 2008

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