Blindwhiskered catfish (Rhamdia reddelli) fish species and information / pictures of Blindwhiskered catfish - Rhamdia reddelli

Blindwhiskered catfish (Rhamdia reddelli) fish species information

Scientific Name
Rhamdia reddelli

Common Name
Blindwhiskered catfish

Biology
Inhabits cave streams.

Classification

Classified By
Miller, 1984
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Catfish (Siluriformes)
Family
Three-barbeled catfishes (Heptapteridae)

Distribution

Region
Central America
Distribution
Central America: Mexico.
Range
18°N - 17°N

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.38 s.e. 0.46 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
Unknown cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (14 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Vulnerable (VU) (C2b, D2)