Ptychocharax Rhyacophila
📖 Overview
Inhabits clear streams with sand and granitic rocks bottoms covered by dense mats of the plant Apinaga multibranchiata (Podostemaceae) in areas of fast water. Feeds on larvae of aquatic insects such as simuliids and trichopterans that were found among the podostemacean plants. A few ants and spiders were also found in the stomachs.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Ptychocharax Rhyacophila is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ptychocharax Rhyacophila is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Upper Siapa River in Casiquiare River drainage in Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
larvae of aquatic insects such as simuliids and trichopterans that were found among the podostemacea
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | charax siapanský |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Ptychocharax Rhyacophila.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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