Epapterus dispilurus Cope, 1878

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Siluriformes \| Auchenipteridae \| Auchenipterinae
Synonyms	Epapterus chaquensis, Euanemus longipinnis, ... more
Common names	Maparate, Barbudito, Sininahkamonni, ... more

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Main reference

Vari, R.P. and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. 1998. (Ref. 28844)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Ferraris, Jr., Carl J. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 13.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 81048)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 20°C - 22°C (Ref. 2060)

South America: Central and western parts of the Amazon basin along and south of the main channel of the Rio Amazonas, and Rio Paraguay system in Paraguay, northern Argentina and southern Brazil.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 54 - 61; Vertebrae: 48 - 50. Distinct, irregularly-shaped, patch of dark pigmentation on each caudal-fin lobe which contrasts with the dark transverse bar extending from the upper anterodorsal margin of the dorsal lobe of the caudal fin to the posterior margin of the middle rays of the dorsal lobe; lack of a distinct patch of dark pigmentation on the ventral lobe of the caudal fin. Nuptial males have highly developed dorsal spine with well developed basal and distal anterior projections, modifications.

Inhabits the lower part of larger rivers (Ref. 6868). Nocturnal, plus active during dusk and dawn. Feeds on smaller fish.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Padilla, Jonas

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