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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Banjo Catfish

Ernstichthys intonsus Stewart, 1985
Max Length
4.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Banjo Catfish (Ernstichthys intonsus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Aspredinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ernstichthys intonsus
Authority
Stewart, 1985
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Banjo Catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Banjo Catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Banjo Catfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Banjo Catfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Napo River basin in Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Stewart, 1985

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Banjo Catfish
🌍CES širokohlavec ekvádorský
🇵🇹Portuguese Bagre Banjo
🇪🇸Spanish Bagre Banjo

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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