Paracanthopoma Ventuarensis
📖 Overview
Paracanthopoma Ventuarensis (Paracanthopoma ventuarensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichomycteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 6; Vertebrae: 36. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: epibranchial 4; conspicuous median process on parietosupraoccipital; 11 or 13 teeth on median premaxilla; s6 pore paired; opercular odontodes; emarginate caudal fin; dorsal flange on the lateral margin of the autopalatine; fewer ventral procurrent caudal-fin rays; vertebrae 37; five to seven interopercular odontodes .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paracanthopoma Ventuarensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Valenzuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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