Trichomycterus Alterus
📖 Overview
Collected from mountainous rivers and streams generally 0.5-4 m wide and 0.2-1 m deep, with clear waters running over sandy and rock-pebble substrates, at elevations of about 500-2,500 m. Stomach contents include dipteran larvae (Chironomidae and Ceratopogonidae), coleopterans (Elmidae), and ostracod crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 13; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Alterus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Trichomycterus Alterus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Trichomycterus Alterus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Humahuaca (Jujuy), Los Sauces River, Valle Guanchin (La Rioja) in Argentina.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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