Bunocephalus Minerim
📖 Overview
Bunocephalus Minerim (Bunocephalus minerim) is a ray-finned fish of the family Aspredinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.9 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 soft rays (total): 4 - 5; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 34 - 37. Bunocephalus minerim is distinguished from all other species of Bunocephalus, except B. larai, by the absence of an epiphyseal bar between the paired frontals (vs. presence of the epiphyseal bar at least in adults). It differs from B. larai and other congeners, except B. chamaizelus, by having 9 principal caudal-fin rays (vs. 10) .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bunocephalus Minerim is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bunocephalus Minerim is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bunocephalus Minerim is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: upper and middle rio São Francisco basins including the das Velhas, Formoso, Paraopeba and Paracatu rivers in Minas Gerais State, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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