Baryancistrus Isaaci
📖 Overview
Baryancistrus Isaaci (Baryancistrus isaaci) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27 cm.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 4. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: large and yellow dots, larger than pupil and distant from each other; abdominal area covered by plates; dorsal-fin posterior membrane reaching or almost reaching the preadipose plate, leaving just one plate between the membrane and the preadipose plate; distance between the dorsal and adipose fins 0.0-2.5% of SL; postdorsal length 23.2-26.2% of SL; lack of a yellow-orange bar on the distal border of dorsal and caudal fins in juveniles and adult specimens; and orbit diameter 18.5-26.0% of HL .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Baryancistrus Isaaci is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Baryancistrus Isaaci is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Baryancistrus Isaaci is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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