Eigenmannia vicentespelaea Triques, 1996

Common Names


No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Gymnotiformes

Family: Sternopygidae

Genus: Eigenmannia

Species: Eigenmannia vicentespelaea Triques, 1996

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • South America: Caves in São Vicente River, Tocantins River basin.
  • Biology


    A cave-restricted species (Ref. 27299).

    Habitat


    benthopelagic

    Conservation Status


    Vulnerable

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless