Stout sardine
📖 Overview
Stout sardine (Steindachnerina argentea) is a ray-finned fish of the family Curimatidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.3 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Stout sardine is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stout sardine is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Stout sardine is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Stout sardine is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Orinoco River basin, Caribbean versant rivers of Venezuela and Trinidad.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hump-backed Sardine · Stout Sardine |
| 🌍CES | kurimata stříbrolesklá |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Серебристая куримата |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Coporito |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curimata argentea | Gill | 1858 | Synonym |
| Curimatus argenteus | Gill | 1858 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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