Heptapterus Mustelinus
📖 Overview
Heptapterus Mustelinus (Heptapterus mustelinus), first described by Valenciennes, 1835 is a medium-sized fish in the family Heptapteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 26.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical 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
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Heptapterus Mustelinus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 4.0 - 6.5; dH range: 6 - 10. Subtropical; 18°C - 24°C South America: La Plata and Uruguay River basins and coastal drainages of southern Brazi.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | anténovka kolčaví |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Ankeriaspimelo |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bagre-de-pedra |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Bagre anguila · Yusca |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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