Trichomycterus Pradensis
📖 Overview
Trichomycterus Pradensis (Trichomycterus pradensis), first described by Pinheiro, Aranda & Chamon, 2005 is a small fish in the family Trichomycteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 11.20 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 36 - 37. Differs from its congeners by possessing the supraorbital sensory pores s6 placed close together, a narrow opercular patch of developed odontodes, with 8-10 odontodes, and 8 branched pectoral rays .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Pradensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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