Roeboexodon Guyanensis
📖 Overview
Relatively rare. Encountered in creeks with rapidly flowing water over a sandy substrate. The particular form of its dentition allows it to feed on the scales of the other fish . See color photo in Ref. 12225.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
color photo in Ref.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Roeboexodon Guyanensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Roeboexodon Guyanensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Roeboexodon Guyanensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 6.8; dH range: 8 - 15. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C South America: Amazonas basin, Tocantins basin, and rivers of Guianas.
🌿 Ecology
the scales of the other fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | tetra žralokoústá |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exodon guyanensis | Puyo | 1948 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 33 records indexed .
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