Psectrogaster Ciliata
📖 Overview
A mud-eating fish, feeding on the organic matter that forms on submerged stones and higher plants (aufwuchs). Matures sexually under normal rain patterns with first spawning occurring during the first year. Individuals of approximately 16 cm total length have reached sexual maturity. A typical migratory fish, with periodical and prolific reproduction. It does not spawn in captivity nor does it react satisfactorily to the common induced spawning techniques used successfully with other species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species has small silvery scales; small mouth, and with a relatively large adipose fin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Psectrogaster Ciliata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Psectrogaster Ciliata is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Psectrogaster Ciliata is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Essequibo, Orinoco, and Branco River basins, central portion of the Amazon River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anodus ciliatus | Müller & Troschel | 1844 | Synonym |
| Curimata ciliata | Müller & Troschel | 1844 | Synonym |
| Curimatus ciliatus | Müller & Troschel | 1844 | Synonym |
| Hamatichthys ciliatus | Müller & Troschel | 1844 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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