Cordylancistrus Nephelion
📖 Overview
Inhabits rivers with transparent waters, moderate to strong flow and bottom generally consisting of stone, gravel and sand .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8. Differs from other species of Cordylancistrus by its unique color pattern: head and body blackish to greenish brown with white irregular spots; abdomen uniformly white; and all fins with whitish spots that simulate bands .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cordylancistrus Nephelion is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cordylancistrus Nephelion is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Cordylancistrus Nephelion is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 15°C - 20°C South America: Tuy River basin in Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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