Rineloricaria eigenmanni • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog

Cat-eLog Loricariidae Loricariinae Rineloricaria

Ventral view
Ventral view showing key ID features.
Male hatching eggs.
Habitat: Venezuelan llanos in the dry season
Lateral view
Dorsal view of female
Male sitting on green eggs
Male with eggs
Odontodes on male's head, cheeks & pectoral fins
Pair, female to left
Six month old juvenile
Fry
Close-up of tail
Dorsal view
Color variation
Male
2.5 months old, 30 mm TL
Male

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	**Rineloricaria eigenmanni** (Pellegrin, 1908)
Common Name	Common Whiptail Catfish
Type Locality	Sarare, Venezuela.
Synonym(s)	Hemiloricaria eigenmanni, Loricaria eigenmanni
Pronunciation	rhine lor ee kar ee ah. - EYE gn MAN eye.
Etymology	Greek, rhinos = nose + Latin, lorica, loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather. Species named in honour of Dr. Carl H. Eigenmann, Professor of Ichthyology in Indiana (1863-1927).
Articles	- CotM 2005 October
Species Information
Size	102mm or 4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	This is a very common species. Easily identified by the combination of barred fins and the dark lines on the ventral sides of the tail.
Sexing	Males grow short spines in the top of their heads and pectoral fins.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America. Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map.
IUCN Red List Category	Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
pH	6.0 - 7.4
Temperature	24.0-29.0°C or 75.2-84.2°F (Show species within this range)
Other Parameters	Needs neutral, soft water to initiate spawning.
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Adaptable omnivores, these fish will eat most foods from cucumber or zucchini slices to frozen bloodworm or dry flake foods.
Furniture	Rounded stones, sticks, and leaves over sand. The fish should be provided with half-pipe type refuges which also often be used as spawning sites.
Compatibility	Peaceful and not territorial, will not harm even the smallest fry.
Suggested Tankmates	See article.
Breeding	See article.
Breeding Reports	There are 8 breeding reports, read them all here.
Further Information
Reference	Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 33 (for 25 June 1908), pp 125.
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Last Update	2020 Sep 17 11:51 (species record created: 2003 Aug 08 00:00)