Villeta climbing catfish
📖 Overview
Villeta climbing catfish (Astroblepus homodon), first described by Regan, 1904 is a small fish in the family Astroblepidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Villeta climbing catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Villeta climbing catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Magdalena River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Villeta climbing catfish |
| 🌍CES | šplhavka stejnozubá |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arges homodon | Regan | 1904 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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