Ageneiosus Akamai
📖 Overview
Ageneiosus Akamai (Ageneiosus akamai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Auchenipteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 31 - 37; Vertebrae: 46 - 48. This species can be distinguished by the following set of characters: D I,6; A 31-37; P I,11-13 (mode 12); GR 14-18 (mode 16) on anterolateral margin of first branchial arch; 46-48 total vertebrate; caudal fin deeply forked, with pointed lobes; reduced and ossified gas bladder; and by having epaxial musculature covering the tympanic region. Colouration: dark uniform dorsolateral stripe extending from posterior region of head to caudal-fin base; dark blotch of snout expanded posteriorly on top of head above frontals and nuchal plates; dorsal area of snout almost completely dark; pectoral and pelvic fins hyaline or dark, with many melanophores; anal and caudal fins hyaline and yellowish; dorsal fin often has melanophores concentrated on distal tips of first branched rays .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ageneiosus Akamai is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ageneiosus Akamai is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ageneiosus Akamai is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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