Rhamdia Cinerascens
📖 Overview
Rhamdia Cinerascens (Rhamdia cinerascens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 38.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species has the following characters: pigmented body; functional eyes; dorsal fin base 14.4-19.4% of SL; origin of adipose fin anterior to the anus; maxillary barbels extend beyond pelvic fin origin; adipose fin insertion equidistant between the dorsal fin and caudal fins; head length 25.8-30.1% of SL; adipose fin base 30.3-33.3% of SL; outer mental barbels extend to the base of the pectoral-fin rays; faint lateral longitudinal band .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhamdia Cinerascens is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rhamdia Cinerascens is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rhamdia Cinerascens is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Ecuador.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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