Rineloricaria lanceolata (Günther, 1868) Chocolate-colored catfish |
photo by
Schönherr, K. |
Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae | |||
Max. size: | 12.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 | |||
Distribution: | South America: Upper Amazon River basin. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |