Peixe-anual

📖 Overview

Peixe-anual (Cynopoecilus fulgens), first described by Costa, 2002 is a tiny fish in the family Rivulidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 3.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Rivulidae kept in the hobby.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 22 - 25; Vertebrae: 28 - 30. Pectoral fin length 16.1-18.5% SL; longitudinal rows of bright golden spots on body side of male; dark spots on the entire caudal fin of male; pelvic-fin length 5.6-7.0% SL in male, 5.6-7.4% in female; dark brown irregular marks on dorsum below dorsal fin of male; dorsal head profile of adult male slight concave; lateral body stripes of male dark reddish brown; caudal fin of male without a bright blue zone along posterior margin of the fin; 11-15 supraorbital neuromasts; 1-3 neuromasts per scale of the lateral line .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Peixe-anual is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Peixe-anual.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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