Glaphyropoma Rodriguesi
📖 Overview
Glaphyropoma Rodriguesi (Glaphyropoma rodriguesi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichomycteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Orbital rim not free. Eyes small, about 15 times in HL. Caudal fin round-truncate. Barbels extending beyond posterior margin of pectoral fin. Outer row premaxillary and dentary teeth not overlapping distally; dentary teeth extending to base of coronoid process; dentary teeth perpendicular to dentary bone. Lower lip continuous .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Glaphyropoma Rodriguesi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Mucujê River, tributary of Paraguaçu River in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | kandiru Rodriguesův |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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