Blind whiskered catfish
📖 Overview
Blind whiskered catfish (Rhamdia reddelli) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blind whiskered catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blind whiskered catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 18°N - 17°N Central America: Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | blindwhiskered catfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | juil ciego |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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