Trichomycterus Payaya
📖 Overview
Trichomycterus Payaya (Trichomycterus payaya), first described by Pinheiro, 2011 is a tiny fish in the family Trichomycteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 3.70 cm in maximum length. 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Trichomycterus Payaya is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Payaya is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: headwaters of the rio Itapicuru basin in Bahia, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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