Eigenmannia Guchereauae
📖 Overview
Eigenmannia Guchereauae (Eigenmannia guchereauae), first described by Meunier, Jégu & Keith, 2014 is a medium-sized fish in the family Sternopygidae (order Gymnotiformes). Adults typically reach 33.10 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
Anal soft rays: 184 - 187; Vertebrae: 56 - 84. Distocyclus guchereauae is distinguished by having grey color with several longitudinal lightly dark lines and the lowest being regularly striped, 13-14 precaudal vertebrae, 184-187 anal-fin rays in the undamaged specimens, a triangular head with a snout short (less than one third of the head length), a terminal mouth and the anus located straight below the eyes . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eigenmannia Guchereauae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Litany and Tampoc rivers, Maroni drainage in French Guiana.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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