Chaetostoma Sacramento
📖 Overview
Chaetostoma Sacramento (Chaetostoma sacramento) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.9 cm.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: distinct, white, variably-shaped spots or vermiculations ½-2× nostril diameter on grey to brown background on the head; highly variable, small to large distinct white spots, vermiculations or bands on the body; adipose fin fully formed; uniformly brown adipose fin; golden spots across the dorsal fin rays; eight branched dorsal-fin rays; curved cheek odontodes; two predorsal plates; presence of excrescence; pelvic-fin insertion slightly posterior of dorsal-fin insertion .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chaetostoma Sacramento is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Chaetostoma Sacramento is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Chaetostoma Sacramento is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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