Anablepsoides Fransvermeuleni
📖 Overview
Anablepsoides Fransvermeuleni (Anablepsoides fransvermeuleni), first described by Valdesalici, 2015 is a small fish in the family Rivulidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 6.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 11; Anal soft rays: 15 - 18. Diagnosis: Anablepsoides fransvermeuleni is distinguished from other members of the A. igneus group by the following combination of characters: frontal squamation D-patterned; 14-15 pectoralfin rays; 42-45 scales in the longitudinal series; 12-13 scales in the transverse series; males with 3 red interrupted stripes over a light blue background on the caudal peduncle; caudal-fin subtruncate, with a broad yellow distal margin; and females with a round black spot on dorsal portion of caudal-fin base .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Anablepsoides Fransvermeuleni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: currently known only from the type locality, a small stream at an altitude of about 130 m asl belonging to the Nickerie River drainage in western Suriname (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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