Trichomycterus Diatropoporos
📖 Overview
The type locality is a rapid flowing, wide and shallow river with an average depth of 0.5 m, clear water, rocky bottom and large amounts of submerged vegetation. Feeds on larvae of Diptera (Chironomidae, Simuliidae) and nymphs of Ephemeroptera .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Trichomycterus Diatropoporos is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Diatropoporos is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: endemic to the rio da Prata and rio Turvo basins, tributaries of rio das Antas, in the laguna dos Patos system in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
larvae of Diptera (Chironomidae, Simuliidae) and nymphs of Ephemeroptera (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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