Gymnotus Diamantinensis
📖 Overview
Gymnotus Diamantinensis (Gymnotus diamantinensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gymnotidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.5 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
Anal soft rays: 194 - 211. Branched anal-fin rays posterior to ray 18 or 19 with an additional bifurcation at posterior branch; small to moderate irregular or rounded dark blotches scattered over a brownish to gray background found on the anterior half of body, with alternate transverse dark and light bands mainly extending through posterior third of body length .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gymnotus Diamantinensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gymnotus Diamantinensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Gymnotus Diamantinensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Tapajós River basin in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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