Apteronotus Pemon
📖 Overview
Apteronotus Pemon (Apteronotus pemon) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apteronotidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 152 - 160; Vertebrae: 63 - 82. This species can be distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: A 152-160; P 16; C 18-20; precaudal vertebrate 18-19; total vertebrae 63-82; 5th infraorbital present as a tubular laterosensory canal segment; interobital distance 9.7-14.6% of HL; number of scales along the lateral line 74-83; ossified lateral ethmoid; number of scales above the lateral line at the midbody 9-10; mouth length 30-44.5% of HL; tail length 13.0-17.5% of LEA; tail depth 9.9-15.4% of CL; ocular diameter 4.0-6.3% of HL. Colouration: body and head brown; distinct, broad, light coloured longitudinal band extending from chin along dorsal midline of head and body to beginning of dorsal filament; pectoral- and anal-fin rays dark brown with translucent interradial membranes; light band encircling base of caudal fin; caudal fin pale at base, dark brown posteriorly .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Apteronotus Pemon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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