Branquinha cascuda
📖 Overview
Feeds on autochthonous invertebrates, sponges, and detritus. Maximum length based on largest examined specimen.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3 - 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8; Vertebrae: 31 - 33.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Branquinha cascuda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Branquinha cascuda is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Branquinha cascuda is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 10. Tropical; 24°C - 27°C South America: Amazon, Orinoco, and upper portions of Rupununi River, Suriname and Saramacca rivers, and Parnaíba River in Piauí, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
autochthonous invertebrates, sponges, and detritus
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Branquinha cascuda · Cabeça dura · Cabeça-dura · Casca-grossa |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cabeza pa'bajo · Cochúo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caenotropus labyrinthicus rupununi | Fowler | 1914 | Synonym |
| Chilodus labyrinthicus | Kner | 1858 | Synonym |
| Chilodus labyrinthicus rupununi | Fowler | 1914 | Synonym |
| Microdus labyrinthicus | Kner | 1858 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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