Cynolebias Gilbertoi
📖 Overview
Cynolebias Gilbertoi (Cynolebias gilbertoi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rivulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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 spines (total): 14 - 17; Anal spines: 16 - 18; Vertebrae: 32 - 33. Short alveolar arm of premaxilla; very narrow and short ventral process of angulo-articular; ventroposterior part of mesopterygoid overlapping dorsal border of quadrate; truncate dorsal portion of opercle. Absence of gill-rakers denticles on the first branchial arch. Narrow lateral process of sphenotic. Ventral opercular neuromasts 5-6. Deepest body point on vertical through an area between pectoral and pelvic-fin bases. Dorsal-fin rays in males, 15-18, 14-17 in females; anal-fin rays 17-20 in males, 17-20 in females; caudal-fin rays 26-29. Caudal and pectoral fins rounded. Supraorbital neuromasts 24-28 .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cynolebias Gilbertoi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical South America: Middle São Francisco River basin in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cynolebias Gilbertoi.
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