Canero
📖 Overview
Canero (Cetopsis plumbea) 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 11.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Canero is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Canero is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Amazon River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Canero · Ciego |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cetopsis macroteronema | Boulenger | 1898 | Synonym |
| Hemicetopsis plumbeus | Steindachner | 1882 | Synonym |
| Pseudocetopsis macropteronema | Boulenger | 1898 | Synonym |
| Pseudocetopsis macroteronema | Boulenger | 1898 | Synonym |
| Pseudocetopsis plumbea | Steindachner | 1882 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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