Cactus catfish, Cactus pleco
📖 Overview
Known to scientists from only a few specimens. According to Boni fishermen in Guiana, this fish lives in the deep and rocky zones of the main riverbed. Despite its size, it is not consumed as food by native populations since it has a reputation for being dirty and sticky .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cactus catfish, Cactus pleco is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cactus catfish, Cactus pleco is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cactus catfish, Cactus pleco is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Cactus catfish, Cactus pleco is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: coastal drainages of the Guianas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cactus catfish, Cactus pleco · Dragon Pleco |
| 🌍CES | krunýřovec pilovitý |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Drage sugemalle |
| 🇫🇷French | Pseudacanthicus épineux |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cascudo-dragão |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 鋸齒假棘甲鯰 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypostomus serratus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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