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Zucchini catfish (Isorineloricaria spinosissima) fish species and information / pictures of Zucchini catfish - Isorineloricaria spinosissima
Zucchini catfish (Isorineloricaria spinosissima) fish species information
Scientific Name
Isorineloricaria spinosissima
Common Name
Zucchini catfish
Biology
One of the largest loricariids.
Classification
Classified By
Steindachner, 1880
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Catfish (Siluriformes)
Family
Armored catfishes (Loricariidae)
Distribution
Region
South America.
Distribution
South America.
Range
Unknown
Environment
Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
24
°C
Water Temperature To
30
°C
Depth From - meters
Unknown
m
Depth To - meters
Unknown
m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: ? - 15 demersal
Trophic Level
2 s.e. 0.00 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True
Physical Size and Genetics
Maximum Length
56.5
cm
Common Length
Unknown
cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Human Uses and Population
Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (27 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated