Epapterus Blohmi
📖 Overview
Found in a variety of habitats where there is poor visibility and the water is still or slow-flowing. Feeds on filamentous algae and other plant material during the dry season .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 49 - 61; Vertebrae: 49 - 51.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Epapterus Blohmi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Orinoco River basin and Tuy River of the Caribbean coast of Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
filamentous algae and other plant material during the dry season (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Epapterus Blohmi.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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