Pimelodella yaharo
species of fish
Pimelodella yaharo is a species of three-barbeled catfish belonging to the family Heptapteridae. It is native to the freshwater systems of South America, specifically the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia.
The species was first described by Cristhian C. Conde-Saldaña, Juan G. Albornoz-Garzón, Jorge E. Garcí-Melo, Jorge A. Dergam, and Francisco A. Villa-Navarro in 2019.
Description
Pimelodella yaharo is characterized by its elongated body and three distinctive barbels around its mouth. The coloration of this species is typically dark brown with lighter spots, providing camouflage in its natural habitat.
Habitat and distribution
This species is found in the freshwater streams and rivers of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region. It prefers environments with clear, oxygen-rich waters and a substrate composed of rocks and gravel.
Behavior and diet
Pimelodella yaharo is a nocturnal predator, feeding primarily on small insects, crustaceans, and other aquatic invertebrates. It uses its barbels to detect food in the substrate and is known for its opportunistic feeding habits.
Reproduction
The reproductive habits of Pimelodella yaharo are not well-documented.
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