Trichomycterus Saquarema
📖 Overview
Trichomycterus Saquarema (Trichomycterus saquarema), first described by Costa, Katz, Vilardo & Amorim, 2022 is a small fish in the family Trichomycteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 5.70 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 37. : elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Saquarema is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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