Rhamdia Itacaiunas
📖 Overview
Rhamdia Itacaiunas (Rhamdia itacaiunas) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6. Rhamdia itacaiunas is diagnosed from all congeners by the pectoral fin spine with serrations on both sides; caudal fin upper lobe pointed and longer than lower lobe; mouth deeply cleft to near the vertical at the anterior margin of the eye; eyes in advanced position, distinctly closer to the snout than to the operculum hind margin; adipose fin 23.3-28.4% of SL or 96.2-127% of HL; maxillary barbel 41.2-53.8% of SL or 190-231% of HL; broad tooth plates.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhamdia Itacaiunas is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Tocantins River basin, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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