Rhamdia Saijaensis
📖 Overview
Rhamdia Saijaensis (Rhamdia saijaensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species has the following characters: pigmented body; functional eyes; dorsal fin base 14.4-19.4% of SL; origin of adipose fin anterior to the anus; maxillary barbels extend beyond pelvic fin origin; adipose fin insertion equidistant between the dorsal fin and caudal fins; head length 20.8-23.4% of SL; adipose fin base 36.0-45.7% of SL; outer mental barbels extend to the posterior margin of the pectoral-fin rays; no lateral longitudinal band .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhamdia Saijaensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rhamdia Saijaensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rhamdia Saijaensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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