Steatogenys Ocellatus

📖 Overview

Steatogenys Ocellatus (Steatogenys ocellatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rhamphichthyidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Anal soft rays: 167 - 195. Unique among species of Steatogenys in having very large maximum body size (length to end of anal fin 32 cm); distinct round or oval spot on pectoral-fin base, approximately 1.5 eye widths in diameter; irregular dark blotches on pectoral fin forming a distinct mottled pattern; 15 pectoral-fin rays; relatively many scales over lateral (8-10); relatively many pored lateral line scales to end of anal fin (97-103); relatively few bands on body (6-7) and relatively short caudal appendage in intact specimens (11.4-29.6% TL) .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Steatogenys Ocellatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Steatogenys Ocellatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Steatogenys Ocellatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Lago Amaña and Lago Tefe in the Upper Amazon basin of Brazil and also from a single specimen from Rio Itaya, a tributary of the Rio Amazonas near Iquitos, Peru.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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