Caenotropus Maculosus
📖 Overview
Caenotropus Maculosus (Caenotropus maculosus), first described by Eigenmann, 1912 is a small fish in the family Chilodidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 10.80 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
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 31 - 32.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Caenotropus Maculosus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Cuyuni River basin of eastern Venezuela, Essequibo and Cuyuni rivers of Guyana, Corantijn River of Suriname and Guyana, and Marowijne-Maroni River of Suriname and French Guiana.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coenotropus maculosus | Eigenmann | 1912 | Synonym |
| Tylobranchus maculosos | Eigenmann | 1912 | Synonym |
| Tylobronchus maculosus | Eigenmann | 1912 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 24 records indexed .
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