Cynopotamus Essequibensis
📖 Overview
Is a predator whose main food is not known. Appears to prefer an environment with fast current over rocky bottom which is typical of the rapids. Frequently found in the upstream areas of rivers .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 36 - 43. Large eyes, orbital diameter equal to or slightly longer than snout length. Gibbosity very pronounced.: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cynopotamus Essequibensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cynopotamus Essequibensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Cynopotamus Essequibensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Coastal drainages of Amapá (Brazil), Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 33 records indexed .
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