Attonitus Irisae
📖 Overview
Attonitus Irisae (Attonitus irisae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 14 - 20. The possession of a dark, vertically elongate humeral bar in mid-sized and larger specimens or the presence of a diffuse patch of chromatophores in that region in the smaller individuals examined distinguishes Attonitus irisae from Attonitus bounites and Attonitus ephimeros. Dorsal fin with 2 unbranched and 8 branched ray. Anal fin with 3 unbranched and 14-17, most commonly 15-16, branched rays (Ref 53400).
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Attonitus Irisae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Aguaytia and Pachitea rivers in the Ucayali River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Attonitus Irisae.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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