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Gephyromochlus leopardus (Hoedeman, 1961) |
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photo by
Sabaj Pérez, M.H. |
| Family: | Auchenipteridae (Driftwood catfishes), subfamily: Centromochlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Coastal rivers of the Guianas. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-4; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in shallow creeks with sandy-muddy substrate rich in plant debris. Rarely found in principal river beds (Ref. 27188). Although not abundant, it appears to be well-adapted to its environment as evidenced by its leopard outfit which enables it to camouflage itself. The isolated captures suggest a solitary existence. Unlike the Tatia which lives mostly in estuaries, G. leopardum appears to live mainly in the upstream portion of rivers (Ref. 35381). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 05 August 2020 (B1ab(ii,iii)+2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||