Cetopsidium Pemon
📖 Overview
Cetopsidium Pemon (Cetopsidium pemon) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cetopsidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 6; Anal soft rays: 21 - 26; Vertebrae: 37 - 41. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cetopsidium Pemon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Caroni and rio Caura basins, southern tributaries of the rio Orinoco in Venezuela, the rio Meta basin of the rio Orinoco system in Colombia, and the upper portions of the rio Branco in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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