Ituglanis Compactus
📖 Overview
Ituglanis Compactus (Ituglanis compactus), first described by Castro & Wosiacki, 2017 is a tiny fish in the family Trichomycteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 2.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 36 - 37. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ituglanis Compactus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Iratapuru, a left-bank tributary of the rio Jari, Amapá State, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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