Chinchaysuyoa Labiata
📖 Overview
Chinchaysuyoa Labiata (Chinchaysuyoa labiata), first described by Boulenger, 1898 is a large fish. Adults typically reach 47.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from C. ortegai by the finer granulation homogeneously distributed in the cephalic shield (vs. thicker and irregularly distributed in the cephalic shield, especially in the sphenotic, pterotic and parieto-supraoccipital); snout pointed anteriorly (vs. truncated anteriorly); distance between the anterior nostrils 5.1-5.9% SL (vs. 6.3-7.6% SL); distance between the posterior nostrils 5.2-6.2% SL (vs. 6.4-7.5% SL, rarely less than 6.4); caudal-fin lobes are relatively long, pointed posteriorly (vs. relatively short, rounded posteriorly .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chinchaysuyoa Labiata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Ecuador.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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