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Loricaria nickeriensis Isbrücker, 1979

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Karsten Schönherr (1) Nick van Lier (2)

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Description: This genera is identified by the teeth of the upper mandible being twice as long as the lower mandible. The upper lip is short, its edge covered by numerous thin, simple, bifurcate or, more rarely, trifurcate barbels. The lower lip has small papillae with long filaments along the edge. The leading ray of the pectoral fins are longer and the upper first spine of the caudal fin is extended. Reproduction: Males have an enlarged lower lip which aids the guarding of the cluster of eggs. Aquarium Care: Soft substrate such as sand is beneficial. High oxygen levels, frequent water changes and strong filtration is called upon. Provide plants and bogwood for shelter. Diet: aufwuchs feeder. Etymology: The specific name nickeriensis: From the Nickerie River, Suriname.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Suriname, Nickerie and Marowijne River basins.

Size:

15.0cm. (6ins)

Temp:

25-29°c (77-85°f.)

p.H.

6.0-7.0.

IUCN Red List

This species is only known from a couple of localities in the area of the Nickerie river in Suriname. It has a restricted distribution with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 1,131 km2 and an area of occupancy (AOO) of 876 km2. This species is likely exported as an ornamental and there are one or two locations based on this threat. However, at present there is no evidence of continuing declines in the population as a result, or of any of the other subcriteria for criterion B. Therefore, this species is assessed as Near Threatened (IUCN 2023).

Reference:

Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl, 1991. Aquarien atlas. Bd. 3. Melle: Mergus, Verlag für Natur-und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 1104 p.
Ballen, G.A. 2023. Loricaria nickeriensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023.
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2014. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, ( 11/2015 ).
www.l-welse.com

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