Pnictes Asphyxiatus
📖 Overview
Pnictes Asphyxiatus (Pnictes asphyxiatus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 58 - 62; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 44 - 45; Vertebrae: 35. Absence of a gill opening on the eyed side; interorbital space equal to one-half of the orbital diameter .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pnictes Asphyxiatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon basin (one record from Amazon River, and that of the holotype).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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