Sorubim Maniradii
📖 Overview
Sorubim Maniradii (Sorubim maniradii), first described by Suarez, 2001 is a medium-sized fish in the family Pimelodidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 25.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 20 - 25; Vertebrae: 42 - 47. Distinguished from its congeners in having a high gill raker count (31-37) and a diffuse lateral stripe .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sorubim Maniradii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: tributaries of the upper and middle Amazon Basin (Ríos Napo, Marañon, Ucayali, Mamore, Madeira, Javari).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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