Breitensteinia Hypselurus (Breitensteinia hypselurus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Akysidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 42. Differentiated by its relatively tall neural spines in the caudal vertebrae, shorter caudal peduncle (26.0% SL versus 30.7-36.8), longer snout (35.5% HL versus 27.2-34.1), more wide-set eyes (interorbital distance 30.9% HL versus 27.2-34.1), fewer vertebrae (42 versus 44-45), and smooth (versus serrated) dorsal spine .: elongated.
Behavioural data for Breitensteinia Hypselurus is currently being reviewed.
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
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