Rhyacichthys Guilberti
📖 Overview
Rhyacichthys Guilberti (Rhyacichthys guilberti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rhyacichthyidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 5 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
Vertebrae: 12 - 15. Characterized by having 12+15 vertebrae; head, body and fins speckled and mottled with black with darker rows of spots and lines along body and fins .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhyacichthys Guilberti is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous ; depth range 0 - 5 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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