Eigenmannia limbata

Sternopygidae 👁 471 views Updated 2026-11-01

Eigenmannia limbata is a species of actinopterygii in the family Sternopygidae (order Gymnotiformes).

Eigenmannia limbata (Schreiner and Miranda Ribeiro, 1903) is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Sternopygidae (order Gymnotiformes).

Taxonomy. The scientific name Eigenmannia limbata (Schreiner and Miranda Ribeiro, 1903) places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Gymnotiformes, Eigenmannia limbata exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Sternopygidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Sternopygidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.

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