Myoglanis Koepckei
📖 Overview
Myoglanis Koepckei (Myoglanis koepckei), first described by Chang, 1999 is a small fish in the family Heptapteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 5.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 25 - 28; Vertebrae: 47. Pectoral fin with 8 branched rays; pelvic fin originating posterior to last dorsal fin ray ; maxillary barbel short, reaching base or middle portion of pectoral fin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Myoglanis Koepckei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 1°S - 8°S South America: Upper Amazon River basin, Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 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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