blue-eyed plec
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Recorded maximum length and weight of a captive individual from the middle course of Magdalena River in Colombia, 45 cm SL and 1.45 kg, respectively (A.F. Echeverri (pers.comm. 04/09).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for blue-eyed plec is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for blue-eyed plec is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for blue-eyed plec is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for blue-eyed plec is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Cauca and Magdalena River basins in Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | blue-eyed plec |
| 🌍CES | panak křivozubý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cascudo-de-olhos-azuis |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Венесуэльская панака |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | casasola · corroncho |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaetostomus cochliodon | Steindachner | 1879 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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