Brown sucker catfish
📖 Overview
Brown sucker catfish (Otothyris lophophanes), first described by Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 2.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 6. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brown sucker catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 10 - 15. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C South America: Atlantic coastal streams of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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