Bagre Cantor
📖 Overview
Bagre Cantor (Pimelodella laticeps), first described by Eigenmann, 1917 is a small fish in the family Heptapteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 11.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bagre Cantor is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bagre Cantor is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Reproductive mode and guild assumed to be the same as congeners .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical South America: Lower Paraguay River basin (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | anténovka širokohlavá |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Bagre Cantor · Bagre gris · Quitasueño |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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