Sicydium Altum
📖 Overview
Found stuck to rocks or hiding between stones in creeks and rivers. Usually in rapids and riffles of high current velocity, up to an elevation of 1, 180 m. Ingests mud, diatoms and filamentous algae scraped from the substratum. Gravid females at 7 cm SL have been observed.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Remarks: caudal fin rounded.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sicydium Altum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. High altitude; 20°C - 31°C Central America: Atlantic drainage of Costa Rica.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sicydium Altum.
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