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Chasmocranus quadrizonatus Pearson, 1937 |
Image contributors to this species: |
Allan James (3) Nathan Lujan (2) |
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There are at present (2018)10 species in this poorly known genera. Habitat: Chasmocranus quadrizonatus occurs in the Amazon river basin in Peru (Ortega et al. 2012). Its type locality, and the only locality at which it has been collected, is Tingo de Pauca, in the Marañon River, Peru (Pearson 1937). However, it may also occur downriver from this site. Tropical benthopelagic freshwater fish. It occurs in white waters with sandy grounds or gravel. It does not migrate. Remarks: This species was captured further south in the Rio Madre de Dios region by the image contributor (first three thumbnails: Allan James) in Peru April 2017. This species is listed as Data Deficient in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species because of a lack of information on its exact range, population status, and the threats that are affecting it. |
Common Name: |
None |
Synonyms: |
Heptapterus quadrizonatus |
Family: |
Heptapteridae |
Distribution: |
South America: Marañon River basin and Rio Madre de Dios region, Peru. |
Size: |
5.0cm (2ins) |
Temp: |
24-28°C (75-83°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.5. |
Reference: |
Bockmann, F.A. and
G.M. Guazzelli
2003 Heptapteridae (Heptapterids). p. 406-431. In
R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.)
Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central
America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. |
Family: Heptapteridae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
Chasmocranus quadrizonatus |
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