Australoheros Ipatinguensis
📖 Overview
Australoheros Ipatinguensis (Australoheros ipatinguensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 7; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 26. Distinguished from other congeners by the combination of the following characters: caudal vertebrae 12; absence of mark on side of head; dorsal-fin spines 15; dorsal-fin rays 10-11; anal-fin rays 9; snout not robust; 24-25 proximal radials on dorsal-fin base; narrow ectopterygoid; absence of depression on head; 13 proximal radials on anal-fin base; arm of epibranchial 1long; arms of epibranchial 2 with two short tubular processes; rib pairs 10; scales in longitudinal row 25-26; body depth 47.3-51.2% SL; last dorsal-fin spine length 14.2-16.6% SL; last anal-fin spine length 14.3-15.6% SL; and arms of vertical trunk bar 7 with the same width .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Australoheros Ipatinguensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Doce basin, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Australoheros Ipatinguensis.
🔍 Similar Species
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