Copionodon Orthiocarinatus
📖 Overview
Copionodon Orthiocarinatus (Copionodon orthiocarinatus), first described by de Pinna, 1992 is a small fish in the family Trichomycteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 7.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Interopercle with 2 rows of odontodes; posterior region of interopercle distant to anterior margin of pectoral fin; interopercular patch of odontodes (26-31% HL). Adipose fin large, abruptly emerging after dorsal fin. Prepelvic (47-48% SL); predorsal (47-48% SL). Head wide 89-90% HL) .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Copionodon Orthiocarinatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Mucujê River, tributary of the Paraguaçu River in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | kopion bahijský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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