Helogenes Castaneus
📖 Overview
Helogenes Castaneus (Helogenes castaneus), first described by Dahl, 1960 is a tiny fish in the family Cetopsidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 4.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal soft rays: 43 - 49.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Helogenes Castaneus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Río Guaviare and Río Meta drainages of the upper Río Orinoco in eastern Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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