Electrophorus Varii
📖 Overview
Electrophorus Varii (Electrophorus varii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gymnotidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 149 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following characters: pectoral-fin rays 20-28; lateral-line pores 124-186 ((vs. 32-38 and 88-101, respectively, in E. electricus); narrow head (vs. wide in E. voltai); the distance between medial margins of contralateral dentaries at transverse through last two ventral pores is 2-3 times shorter than E. voltai; deep skull, cleithrum lies between vertebrae 1 and 2 (vs. depressed with cleithrum lying between vertebrae 5 and 6, in E. electricus and E. voltai). Low-voltage electric organ discharges or EOD duration 1.24-1.78 ms, high-voltage EOD 151 V (20.0 cm TL) to 572 V (60.9 cm TL) .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Electrophorus Varii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: lowland floodplain and terra-firme systems of the intercratonic Amazon Basin; including some streams in the Guiana Shield.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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