Dectobrycon Armeniacus
📖 Overview
Dectobrycon Armeniacus (Dectobrycon armeniacus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: The new species is characterized by: 5 - 6 teeth in the inner row of premaxilla; 6-11 tricuspid or conical maxillary teeth; dentary teeth gradually decreasing in size; lateral line incomplete; many small scales on the basis of caudal, reminiscent of the species of the genus Markiana; 4-5 supraneuralia; with scale formula: 7-8/(15-23) 36-38/6-7, (8) iv-v 23-27 (i) anal fin rays; and, a dark longitudinal band from gill cover to the tips of middle caudal fin rays .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dectobrycon Armeniacus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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