Rhamdia Jequitinhonha
📖 Overview
Rhamdia Jequitinhonha (Rhamdia jequitinhonha) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 39. Rhamdia jequitinhonha is diagnosed from its congeners by a unique set of character states: pectoral fin spine with serrations on both sides; head sensory canals multiple; few caudal fin upper lobe procurrent rays (10); adipose fin 34.7% of SL or 141% of HL; free post-Weberian vertebrae, 39; maxillary barbels 39.2% of SL or 159% of HL; caudal fin lower lobe slightly the longer; color pattern uniform with faint lateral stripe, no apparent irregular blotches, or dark saddle-like marking across nape.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhamdia Jequitinhonha is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rhamdia Jequitinhonha is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rhamdia Jequitinhonha is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Jequitinhonha River basin, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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