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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bicolor Bumblebee Catfish

Microglanis iheringi Gomes, 1946
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Bicolor Bumblebee Catfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Microglanis iheringi
Authority
Gomes, 1946
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
24–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bicolor Bumblebee Catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bicolor Bumblebee Catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bicolor Bumblebee Catfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bicolor Bumblebee Catfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Turmero River basin, Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5
Food Items

insects, mostly ants

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C
pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gomes, 1946

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Bicolor Bumblebee Catfish
🌍CES anténovec Iheringův
🇩🇪German Kleiner Harlekinwels · Kleiner Marmor-Antennenwels
🇫🇮Finnish Vähämehiläismonni
🇵🇱Polish arlekinek wenezuelski
🇪🇸Spanish Barbudito

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