Driftwood catfish
📖 Overview
Driftwood catfish (Trachelyopterus fisheri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Auchenipteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
Physical description for Driftwood catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Driftwood catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 22°C - 36°C South America: Suico River basin, Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Fisher's woodcat |
| 🌍CES | trnovčík Fisherův |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parauchenipterus fisheri | Eigenmann | 1916 | Synonym |
| Trachycorystes fisheri | Eigenmann | 1916 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Driftwood catfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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