Blind catfish
📖 Overview
Cave-restricted species. Populations are found in headwater streams in caves, with rocky beds and many rapids intercalated with soft-bottom pools . Adults are generalist feeders and opportunistic carnivores feeding on invertebrates .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blind catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blind catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Reproductive mode and guild assumed to be the same as congeners .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0. High altitude; 15°C - 22°C ; 24°S - , 48°W - South America: caves in the Ribeira do Iguape River basin in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blind catfish · blind cave catfish |
| 🌍CES | anténovka Kroneova |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Luolapimelo |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bagre cego · Bagre ceguinho · Bagre-cego-de-iporanga · bagre-cego-de-Iporanga, bagre-cego, ceguinho · Ceguinho |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 盲油鯰 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caecorhamdella brasiliensis | Borodin | 1927 | Synonym |
| Pimelodella lateristriga kronei | Miranda Ribeiro | 1907 | Synonym |
| Typhlobagrus kronei | Miranda Ribeiro | 1907 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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