Jaguar catfish
📖 Overview
Jaguar catfish (Liosomadoras oncinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Auchenipteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Jaguar catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Jaguar catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 4.8 - 6.8; dH range: 0 - 12. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C South America: Branco River basin in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Jaguar Catfish |
| 🌍CES | trnovčík jaguáří |
| 🇩🇪German | Jaguarwels · Onca |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Jaguaarinahkamonni |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bagre-onça |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arius oncinus | Jardine | 1841 | Synonym |
| Liosomadoras orcinus | Jardine & Schomburgk | 1841 | Synonym |
| Lisomadoras oncinus | Jardine | 1841 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Jaguar catfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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