Tonala catfish
📖 Overview
Tonala catfish (Rhamdia parryi), first described by Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888 is a fish in the family Heptapteridae (order Siluriformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Tonala catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tonala catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central America: Pacific draining rivers from Tapanatepec River in Mexico to southern Guatemala.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Tonala catfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | juil de Tonalá |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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