Trombetas knifefish
📖 Overview
Trombetas knifefish (Rhamphichthys longior) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rhamphichthyidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 80 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0. Body depth 7.3 to 7.6% of the anal fin length. Head length 10.8 to 11.1% of the anal fin length. No caudal fin .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Trombetas knifefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Trombetas knifefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Trombetas knifefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Paru Lake in the lower Amazon River basin, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Knifefish · Sand Knife Fish |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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