Pencil Catfish
📖 Overview
Pencil Catfish (Trichomycterus borellii), first described by Boulenger, 1897 is a fish in the family Trichomycteridae (order Siluriformes). 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
Physical description for Pencil Catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pencil Catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Salta, Catamarca and Mendoza, Argentina.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pencil Catfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Bagre de Montaña |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pygidium schmidti | Berg | 1897 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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