Suckermouth catfish
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Inhabits stony rivulets ; has been collected in little forest tributaries (3 to 4 m wide) with shallow depth, rocky bottom, strong current, often with cascades. Likewise, during the dry season, it has been found in a split brook with very little water input, where only 2 species of Rivulus (R. igneus and R. cladophorus were present, thus suggesting that Lithoxus is a pioneer species which is capable of colonizing difficult environments which are nutritionally poor .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Suckermouth catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Suckermouth catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Atlantic coastal drainages from Maroni to Kaw River basins in French Guiana.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Suckermouth catfish |
| 🇫🇷French | Lithoxus de Planquette |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Suckermouth catfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 62 records indexed .
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