Eigenmannia Sayona
📖 Overview
Eigenmannia Sayona (Eigenmannia sayona) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sternopygidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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
Anal soft rays: 198 - 217. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: presence of a superior midlateral stripe; an ossified first basibranchial; A 198-217 fin rays; suborbital depth, 21.3-26.1% HL; length of anterodorsal process of maxilla equal to the width of the posterior nostril; distinct dentition pattern of the premaxilla with 17 teeth distributed in three rows; hyaline pectoral and anal fins; and 9-10 scale series above lateral line .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eigenmannia Sayona is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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