Knobnose whiptail catfish, Pinocchio whiptail catfish
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Lives on sandy bottom where it feeds on worms and micro-crustaceans. Mature males develop a huge labial veil and teeth with spoon-shaped crow (versus pointed ones in females and juveniles). Unlike most Loricariidae, they don't have well developed odontodes on the snout and pectoral fins. During reproduction, the males bear a cluster of eggs fixed to their lips, which they provide with ventilation during movement. About one week after hatching, the alevins leave their parent's protection .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Knobnose whiptail catfish, Pinocchio whiptail catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Knobnose whiptail catfish, Pinocchio whiptail catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Knobnose whiptail catfish, Pinocchio whiptail catfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Knobnose whiptail catfish, Pinocchio whiptail catfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Amazon, Essequibo, Oyapock, and Paraguay River basins.
🌿 Ecology
worms and micro-crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Knobnose whiptail catfish, Pinocchio whiptail catfish |
| 🌍CES | krunýřovec jeseterovitý |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Осетровидный лорикариевый сом |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemiodon acipenserinus | Kner | 1853 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 9 records indexed .
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