Pencil Catfish
📖 Overview
Pencil Catfish (Trichomycterus roigi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichomycteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 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
Physical description for Pencil Catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pencil Catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pencil Catfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pencil Catfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Pastos Chicos River basin in Argentina.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pencil Catfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Bagre de Montaña |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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