Megalonema Platycephalum
📖 Overview
Megalonema Platycephalum (Megalonema platycephalum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pimelodidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Megalonema Platycephalum is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Megalonema Platycephalum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Megalonema Platycephalum is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Megalonema Platycephalum is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon, Essequibo and Orinoco River basins.
🌿 Ecology
beetle larvae, fish scales and catfish spines (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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