Henochilus Wheatlandii
📖 Overview
Henochilus Wheatlandii (Henochilus wheatlandii) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 41.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 25 - 26. Upper lip absent.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Henochilus Wheatlandii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Mucuri and Doce River basins in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
plants (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Henochilus Wheatlandii ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.