Porthole catfish
📖 Overview
Overview information for Porthole catfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Porthole catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Porthole catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Porthole catfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Builds a bubble nest .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 2 - 20. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Amazon River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callichthys adspersus | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
| Decapogon adspersus | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
| Decapogon verissimi | Miranda Ribeiro | 1911 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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