Apareiodon Cavalcante
📖 Overview
Apareiodon Cavalcante (Apareiodon cavalcante), first described by Pavanelli & Britski, 2003 is a small fish in the family Parodontidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 5.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Midlateral stripe with indiscrete limits. Dark chromatophores scattered all over the body, especially longitudinally, thus forming an irregular and discontinuous stripe at pectoral fin insertion level, extending beyond origin of pelvic fin, sometimes reaching the anal fin .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Apareiodon Cavalcante is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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