Hemiancistrus Megalopteryx
📖 Overview
Overview information for Hemiancistrus Megalopteryx is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 4. Diagnosis: presence of numerous fleshy oval flaps along the border of lower lip and several small papillae. Long male pectoral fin . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hemiancistrus Megalopteryx is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
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🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Hemiancistrus Megalopteryx is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Tubarão drainage in Santa Catarina, 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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