Gymnotus Stenoleucus
📖 Overview
Gymnotus Stenoleucus (Gymnotus stenoleucus), first described by Leccia, 1994 is a small fish in the family Gymnotidae (order Gymnotiformes). Adults typically reach 14.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal soft rays: 199 - 226. Eye diameter is 20-30% of interocular distance; head length 60-66% of preanal fin distance; maximum body depth 7-9% in total length; maximum scale rows above lateral line 8-9; precaudal vertebrae 42-43; caudal vertebrae 53-57.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gymnotus Stenoleucus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Southern Venezuela, including Venezuelan Guiana and Territorio Amazonas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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