Curculionichthys Insperatus
📖 Overview
Curculionichthys Insperatus (Curculionichthys insperatus), first described by Britski & Garavello, 2003 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 3.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 6. Differs from all other known species of Hisonotus by the combination of a pair of rostral plates covering the tip of the snout; lateralis canal in almost every plate along length of body; lateral line uninterrupted by gaps, almost complete, with 22 perforated plates + 1 to 3 plates with no canal; a pectoral spine that is smooth and lacks odontodes along its posterior dorsal margin for a distance more than one-half of its width; and a scapular bridge that is completely exposed or with a very reduced median pair of arrector fossae .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Curculionichthys Insperatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Rio Paraná drainage in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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