Amblydoras Nheco
📖 Overview
Amblydoras Nheco (Amblydoras nheco) is a ray-finned fish of the family Doradidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Merodoras is diagnosed from all other doradids by having midlateral plates with medial thorns directed ventrally in adults, and from all doradids except Physopyxis cristata by having an incomplete lateral line. Merodoras also is diagnosed by the unique combination of the following characteristics: pectoral girdle entirely exposed ventrally, with the opening for the arrector ventralis inferior reduced to a small fossae on anterior edge of coracoid; caudal fin truncate; dorsal-fin spine smooth, without serrae; lacrimal serrated; lateral ethmoid serrated
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amblydoras Nheco is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Amblydoras Nheco is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Amblydoras Nheco is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 16°S - 19°S, 55°W - 56°W South America: Brazil, Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul: município de Rio Verde de Mato Grosso, Rio Anhuma, tributary of Rio Negro (Paraguay basin) (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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