Suckermouth catfish
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Not so frequently occurring. Caught in rapid zones where Pseudancistrus barbatus lives although nothing is known of the ecological relationship between the two species. The odontodes on the extreme end of its snout and its pectoral spines are very well developed .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Suckermouth catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Suckermouth catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Suckermouth catfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Suckermouth catfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Oyapock River basin, French Guiana.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Suckermouth catfish |
| 🇫🇷French | Guyanancistrus noir |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guyanancistrus niger | Norman | 1926 | Synonym |
| Hemiancistrus niger | Norman | 1926 | Synonym |
| Lasiancistrus niger | Norman | 1926 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 26 records indexed .
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