Psectrogaster Essequibensis
📖 Overview
Psectrogaster Essequibensis (Psectrogaster essequibensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Curimatidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.9 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Psectrogaster Essequibensis is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Psectrogaster Essequibensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Essequibo and Amazon River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | kurimata guyanská |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Branquinha |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curimatus essequibensis | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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