Trichomycterus Gasparinii
📖 Overview
Trichomycterus Gasparinii (Trichomycterus gasparinii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichomycteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 36 - 38. Distinguished by having seven pectoral-fin rays. Can be further diagnosed from other species by having the following combination of characters: opercular odontodes vertically arranged; deeper metapterygoid, much deeper than wide (vs. wider than deeper in T. itatiayae); pectoral-fin filament about 40% of pectoral-fin length, head width 73.0-81.6% of head length; caudal fin subtruncate; caudal peduncle depth 9.9-11.9%; absence of two anterior pores of infraorbital series; 12-13 pleural ribs; 7 branchiostegal rays; and color pattern with horizontal row of brown blotches on the flank .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Gasparinii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rrio Reis Magos basin in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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