Microglanis cottoides (Boulenger, 1891)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Siluriformes \| Pseudopimelodidae
Synonyms	Pimelodus cottoides, ... more
Common names	Catfish, Manguruyú amarillo, Simppumehiläismonni, ... more

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Main reference

Malabarba, L.R. and J.K.F. Mahler, Jr. 1998. (Ref. 33009)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 6.8 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 33009)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical

South America: Laguna dos Patos and rio Uruguay drainages in Brazil.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 9 - 12; Vertebrae: 30. Distinguished from M. parahybae and M. cibelae by the longer head (29.3-33.8% SL, versus 23.2-27.6 and 25.6-31.1 respectively) and wide body (28.5-33.9% SL versus 23.8-27.7 and 25.4-29.8, respectively). The smaller mouth width distinguish this species from M. eurystoma (50.6-64.3% HL, versus 67.3-84.4).

Reported to reach approximately 9 cm SL (Ref. 81048).


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

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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 Torres, Armi G.

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