Cambeva Podostemophila
📖 Overview
Cambeva Podostemophila (Cambeva podostemophila) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 9. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: loss of pelvic fins and girdle; ten branchiostegal rays; six pectoral-fin rays; dorsal procurrent caudal-fin rays 13 or 14; filament on the extremity of the first pectoral-fin ray absent; anterior segment of the infraorbital latero-sensory canal absent; ventral procurrent caudal-fin rays 10 or 11; vertebrae 37; odontodes 12 opercular, 20-24 interopercular .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cambeva Podostemophila is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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