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Genus Family: Callichthyidae

Megalechis

Species
2
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
—
Max Lifespan
—
Avg Trophic
2.95
Threatened
—

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Family
Callichthyidae
Genus
Megalechis

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
2

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
Least Concern 2

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Colombia
1 spp.
Suriname
1 spp.
GF
1 spp.
Brazil
1 spp.
Peru
1 spp.
Ecuador
1 spp.
Bolivia
1 spp.
Venezuela
1 spp.
Guyana
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

omnivore
100%
1