Astroblepus Itae
📖 Overview
Astroblepus Itae (Astroblepus itae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Astroblepidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Astroblepus itae is distinguished from other congeners by the following characters: maxillary wattle reaching close to the brachial opening; pelvic fin goes beyond the anus; pre-dorsal distance does not reach the adipose spine; pectoral fin with a single radius and 10 branching radius; pre-maxillary with three and a half rows of teeth, the outermost having 7-9 conic semi-curved teeth and a bicuspid tooth in the center of the row; inferior and superior lobules of caudal fin are equal; 25 free vertebrae, the fifth cerato-brachial bone with 6 teeth in the anterior region .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Astroblepus Itae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Astroblepus Itae is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Astroblepus Itae is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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