Sternopygus Xingu
📖 Overview
Sternopygus Xingu (Sternopygus xingu), first described by Albert & Fink, 1996 is a large fish in the family Sternopygidae (order Gymnotiformes). Adults typically reach 52.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 224 - 330.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sternopygus Xingu is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Xingu and lower Tocantins River basins in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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