Paramphilius Firestonei
📖 Overview
Paramphilius Firestonei (Paramphilius firestonei), first described by Schultz, 1942 is a small fish in the family Amphiliidae (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 is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Diagnosis: body elongate, very slender and cylindrical, its depth comprised over 8 times in standard length; head short and deep, its length over 5 times in standard length; dorsal-fin origin usually above or slightly behind pelvic-fin insertions; caudal peduncle length over twice its depth; anal fin with 7 or more branched rays; caudal fin with 6 + 7 principal rays . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paramphilius Firestonei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 9°N - 4°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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