Boquiche
📖 Overview
Boquiche (Steindachnerina dobula) is a ray-finned fish of the family Curimatidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.3 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 33 - 35. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Boquiche is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 20°C - 28°C South America: western portions of the Amazon River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | kurimata tloušťovitá |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Saguiru |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Boquiche |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruxentina dobula | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
| Cruxentina hastata | Allen | 1942 | Synonym |
| Cruxentina nasa | Steindachner | 1882 | Synonym |
| Curimata dobula | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
| Curimata hypostoma hastata | Allen | 1942 | Synonym |
| Curimata nasa | Steindachner | 1882 | Synonym |
| Curimata niceforoi | Fowler | 1943 | Synonym |
| Curimatus dobula | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
| Curimatus nasus | Steindachner | 1882 | Synonym |
| Ichthyoelephas stigmaturus | Fowler | 1911 | Synonym |
| Prochilodus stigmaturus | Fowler | 1911 | Synonym |
| Steindachnerina nasa | Steindachner | 1882 | Synonym |
| Steindachnerina stigmaturus | Fowler | 1911 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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