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Sturisomatichthys
''Sturisomatichthys'' is a genus of armored catfishes native to Central and South America. Species There are currently 12 recognized species in this genus: * '' Sturisomatichthys aureum'' * '' Sturisomatichthys citurensis'' (Meek & Hildebrand, 1913) *'' Sturisomatichthys dariense'' *'' Sturisomatichthys festivum'' *'' Sturisomatichthys frenatum'' *'' Sturisomatichthys guaitipan'' *'' Sturisomatichthys kneri'' * '' Sturisomatichthys leightoni'' (Regan, 1912) *'' Sturisomatichthys panamense'' *'' Sturisomatichthys reinae'' * '' Sturisomatichthys tamanae'' (Regan, 1912) *'' Sturisomatichthys varii'' Distribution and habitat The genus ''Sturisomatichthys'' is distributed in the northwestern part of South America, on the Pacific and Atlantic slopes of the Andes. The species appear to occupy the same ecological niche as those in ''Sturisoma''. Description Sexual dimorphism and reproductive biology of ''Sturisomatichthys'' similar to ''Sturisoma''. ''Sturisomatichthys'' is d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sturisomatichthys Leightoni
''Sturisomatichthys leightoni'' is a species of armored catfish of the family Loricariidae endemic to Colombia, where it occurs in the upper Magdalena and Cauca River basins. This species grows to a length of SL. Mark The ''Sturisomatichthys leightoni'' is about 14 to 18 cm long. Its upper caudal fin is longer than its lower caudal fin. Both of them are elongated and peaked. Sex differences The male Sturisomatichthys leightoni is shorter than the female one and has a short beard (1–2 mm). Reproduction The female lays about 40 eggs. The male fans fresh water on top of the eggs until the babies hatch. This takes about 6–7 days. Etymology The catfish is named in honor of Sir Bryan Leighton (1868-1919), who presented the type specimen to the British Museum The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection of eight million works is among the largest an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sturisomatichthys Reinae
''Sturisomatichthys reinae'' is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Baudó River basin in Colombia. The species was described in 2019 by Alejandro Londoño-Burbano (of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) and Roberto E. Reis (of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul) as part of a taxonomic revision of the genus ''Sturisomatichthys ''Sturisomatichthys'' is a genus of armored catfishes native to Central and South America. Species There are currently 12 recognized species in this genus: * '' Sturisomatichthys aureum'' * '' Sturisomatichthys citurensis'' (Meek & Hildebrand ...''. ''Sturisomatichthys reinae'' appears in the aquarium trade, where it is frequently referred to as the royal twig catfish. It is often confused with the related species '' Sturisomatichthys aureum''. References Harttiini Fish described in 2019 Catfish of South America Fish of Colombia {{Loricariidae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sturisomatichthys Frenatum
''Sturisomatichthys frenatum'' is a species of armored catfish endemic to Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; Quechua: ''Ikwadur Ripuwlika''; Shuar: ''Eku ... where it occurs in rivers. This species grows to a length of SL. References Sturisoma Fish of South America Freshwater fish of Ecuador Fish described in 1902 {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sturisomatichthys Aureum
''Sturisomatichthys aureum'', also known by several common names, including whiptail (English), Gylden Størmalle (Danish), Helikoptermal (Swedish), and Stoerwels (German), is a species of armored catfish endemic to Colombia. It grows to a length of in standard length. The species can be found in the aquarium trade. Its specific name, ''aureus'', refers to its coloration, which can appear golden. Distribution ''Sturisomatichthys aureum'' occurs in the Magdalena, San Jorge and Cesar River The Cesar River ( es, Río Cesar) is a river in northern Colombia which is a part of the Magdalena Basin. It flows through the Cesar-Ranchería Basin and separates the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta from the mountain ranges of the Serranía del Pe ... basins, along with their tributaries. It is believed to be replaced downstream by another ''Sturisoma'' species. References Harttiini Endemic fauna of Colombia Freshwater fish of Colombia Fish of the Andes Magdalena River Taxa name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sturisomatichthys Guaitipan
''Sturisomatichthys guaitipan'' is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the upper and middle Magdalena River basin in Colombia. The species was described in 2019 by Alejandro Londoño-Burbano (of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) and Roberto E. Reis (of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul) as part of a taxonomic revision of the genus ''Sturisomatichthys ''Sturisomatichthys'' is a genus of armored catfishes native to Central and South America. Species There are currently 12 recognized species in this genus: * '' Sturisomatichthys aureum'' * '' Sturisomatichthys citurensis'' (Meek & Hildebrand ...''.Londoño-Burbano, Alejandro & Reis, Roberto. (2019). A Taxonomic Revision of Sturisomatichthys Isbrücker and Nijssen, 1979 (Loricariidae: Loricariinae), with Descriptions of Three New Species. Copeia. 107. 764. 10.1643/CI-19-226. References Harttiini Fish described in 2019 Catfish o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sturisomatichthys Festivum
''Sturisomatichthys festivum'' is a species of armored catfish endemic to Venezuela where it is found in the Lake Maracaibo Lake Maracaibo (Spanish: Lago de Maracaibo; Anu: Coquivacoa) is a lagoon in northwestern Venezuela, the largest lake in South America and one of the oldest on Earth, formed 36 million years ago in the Andes Mountains. The fault in the northern se ... basin. The species grows to a length of SL and is known to be a facultative air-breather. References Sturisoma Fish of Venezuela Endemic fauna of Venezuela Fish described in 1942 Taxa named by George S. Myers {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sturisomatichthys Varii
''Sturisomatichthys varii'' is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the San Juan River basin in Colombia. The species was described in 2019 by Alejandro Londoño-Burbano (of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) and Roberto E. Reis (of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul) as part of a taxonomic revision of the genus ''Sturisomatichthys ''Sturisomatichthys'' is a genus of armored catfishes native to Central and South America. Species There are currently 12 recognized species in this genus: * '' Sturisomatichthys aureum'' * '' Sturisomatichthys citurensis'' (Meek & Hildebrand ...''.Londoño-Burbano, Alejandro & Reis, Roberto. (2019). A Taxonomic Revision of Sturisomatichthys Isbrücker and Nijssen, 1979 (Loricariidae: Loricariinae), with Descriptions of Three New Species. Copeia. 107. 764. 10.1643/CI-19-226. References Harttiini Fish described in 2019 Catfish of South America Fresh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sturisomatichthys Dariense
''Sturisomatichthys dariense'' is a species of armored catfish endemic to Panama where it occurs in the Tuira River The Tuira River is located in the Darién Province of eastern Panama. It flows into the Bay of San Miguel at the province capital of La Palma. It is the largest river in Panama, and one of its tributaries, the Chucunaque River, is the longest ... basin. The species grows to a length of and is believed to be a facultative air-breather. References Sturisoma Fish of Central America Fish of Panama Fish described in 1913 {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sturisomatichthys Citurensis
''Sturisomatichthys citurensis'' is a species of armored catfish of the family Loricariidae endemic to Panama where it occurs in the Tuira and Bayano River Bayano River is a river of Panama Panama ( , ; es, link=no, Panamá ), officially the Republic of Panama ( es, República de Panamá), is a transcontinental country spanning the southern part of North America and the northern part of S ... basins. This species grows to a length of SL. References Harttiini Fish of Central America Fish of Panama Taxa named by Seth Eugene Meek Taxa named by Samuel Frederick Hildebrand Fish described in 1913 {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sturisomatichthys Panamense
''Sturisomatichthys panamense'' is a species of armored catfish native to Caribbean-slope rivers of Colombia, as well as Pacific-slope rivers of Ecuador and Panama Panama ( , ; es, link=no, Panamá ), officially the Republic of Panama ( es, República de Panamá), is a transcontinental country spanning the southern part of North America and the northern part of South America. It is bordered by Cos .... This species grows to a length of SL. References Freshwater fish of Colombia Freshwater fish of Ecuador Fish of Panama Fish described in 1889 {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sturisomatichthys Tamanae
''Sturisomatichthys tamanae'' is a species of armored catfish of the family Loricariidae endemic to Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North America—near Nicaragua's Caribbean coast—as well as in the Pacific Ocean. The Colombian mainland is bordered by the Car ... where it occurs in the San Juan River basin. This species grows to a length of TL. References * Harttiini Fish of South America Freshwater fish of Colombia Taxa named by Charles Tate Regan Fish described in 1912 {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sturisomatichthys Kneri
''Sturisomatichthys kneri'' is a species of armored catfish endemic to Venezuela where it occurs in the Lake Maracaibo Lake Maracaibo (Spanish: Lago de Maracaibo; Anu: Coquivacoa) is a lagoon in northwestern Venezuela, the largest lake in South America and one of the oldest on Earth, formed 36 million years ago in the Andes Mountains. The fault in the northern se ... drainage. The species grows to a length of SL. References Harttiini Fish of Venezuela Endemic fauna of Venezuela Fish described in 2005 {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |