Rhamdia Nicaraguensis
📖 Overview
Lives in rivers and creeks between 20 and 1160 m elevation in currents of low to moderate velocity, with stony bottoms and substrata of sand and mud. Feeds mainly on aquatic insects, seeds and small fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Rhamdia Nicaraguensis is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhamdia Nicaraguensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 20°C - 28°C Central America: river basins in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
🌿 Ecology
aquatic insects, seeds and small fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pimelodus managuensis | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Pimelodus nicaraguensis | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Rhamdia alfaroi | Fowler | 1932 | Synonym |
| Rhamdia luigiana | Villa | 1977 | Synonym |
| Rhamdia managuensis | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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