Whitebarred catfish
📖 Overview
Whitebarred catfish (Agamyxis pectinifrons) is a ray-finned fish of the family Doradidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 2.3, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Whitebarred catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitebarred catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Whitebarred catfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Whitebarred catfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 5.8 - 7.5; dH range: 0 - 20; non-migratory . Tropical; 20°C - 26°C South America: Amazon River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spotted Raphael · Spotted Raphael Catfish · Spotted Talking Catfish |
| 🌍CES | trnovec hřebenočelý |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Plettet tornmalle |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Гребенчатый агамиксис |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Bagre Hueso |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doras flavopictus | Steindachner | 1908 | Synonym |
| Doras pectinifrons | Cope | 1870 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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