Cephalosilurus Nigricaudus
📖 Overview
Occurs in pools and in the backwater of rapids and fast streams with sand, rocks, and decaying wood on the bottom. Found together with Bryconops caudomaculatus, Characidium blennoides, Pimelodella cristata, Leporinus friderici and Astyanax meunieri .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cephalosilurus Nigricaudus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cephalosilurus Nigricaudus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cephalosilurus Nigricaudus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Cephalosilurus Nigricaudus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 20°C - 25°C South America: Sipaliwini River basin, Suriname.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudopimelodus nigricaudus | Mees | 1974 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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