Astroblepus Floridablancaensis
📖 Overview
Astroblepus Floridablancaensis (Astroblepus floridablancaensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Astroblepidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following characters: movable spine connected to the caudal peduncle by a membrane in its adipose fin; maxillary wattle does not go beyond the mouth; first pectoral radius larger than head longitude, with 9 soft radii, six of which associated to the third radial; first radius of pelvic fin do not goes beyond the anus; pre-maxillary with three internal rows of bicuspid teeth, the outermost with 0 - 9 bicuspid teeth and 0 - 6 unicuspid teeth; first simple radii of caudal fin short; free vertebrae 21-22; fifth cerato-brachial bone with 9 teeth in the anterior region .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Astroblepus Floridablancaensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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