Suriname herring catfish
📖 Overview
Appears to inhabit the more upstream parts of rivers where it occupies the upper part of the water column. Active at dusk, feeding mainly on insects and small crustaceans. First sexual maturity occurs at a length of 16 cm. Reproduction begins at the start of the rainy season. Fertilization is internal, the female being capable of keeping the sperm in the epithelium of its genital tract. Fecundity is approximately 15,000 eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Suriname herring catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Suriname herring catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Corantijn, Suriname, Arataye, Sinnamary, and Oyapock rivers.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | trnovčík zubatý |
| 🇫🇷French | Auchéniptère denté |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Suriname herring catfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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