Bryconops Tocantinensis
📖 Overview
Inhabits stream and lotic shallow areas (depth up to 1.5 m) with riparian vegetation composed by trees and shrubs. The stream is characterized by transparent water and sandy, stony, and rocky bottom. Occurs syntopically with Eigenmannia trilineata, Hoplerythrinus unitaeniatus, Astyanax cf. goyacensis, Knodus cf. breviceps, Knodus sp., and Ancistrus sp. .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 25 - 29; Vertebrae: 40. Bryconops tocantinensis is distinguished from all species of Bryconops, except B. humeralis and B. vibex by the color pattern in vivo (dorsal, adipose, and caudal fins entirely orange). It differs from B. humeralis and B. vibex by the lack of a humeral spot and by the lack of maxillary teeth (vs. a single humeral spot present and 1-3 maxillary teeth on both sides present). It can be further diagnosed from B. vibex by having 38-41 perforated lateral line scales (vs. 44-46) .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bryconops Tocantinensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bryconops Tocantinensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bryconops Tocantinensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 2 m . Tropical South America: Rio Conceição, a tributary to the rio Palma, upper rio Tocantins drainage in Tocantins, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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