Curimatella Alburnus
📖 Overview
Curimatella Alburnus (Curimatella alburnus), first described by Müller & Troschel, 1844 is a medium-sized fish in the family Curimatidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 18.80 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): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 33 - 35.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Curimatella Alburnus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon and Tocantins River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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