Hemiancistrus Medians
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Lives in the main jets of rapids where the current is very strong. The substrate consists of bulky rocks which gives them shelter. Occurs together with the following species: Leporinus granti, Astyanax meunieri, Bryconops caudomaculatus; Parodon guyanensis, Harttia surinamensis, Hypostomus gymnorhynchus, Lasiancistrus brevipinnis and Heptapterus longior .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Hemiancistrus Medians is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hemiancistrus Medians is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hemiancistrus Medians is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Hemiancistrus Medians is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Maroni River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancistrus medians | Kner | 1854 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 13 records indexed .
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