Eigenmannia Wazowskii
📖 Overview
Eigenmannia Wazowskii (Eigenmannia wazowskii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sternopygidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 185 - 225. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: subterminal mouth; lateral-line stripe absent; 21-27 premaxillary teeth, 11-16 dentary teeth, and 4-8 endopterygoid teeth; basibranchial 1 unossified; eye diameter corresponding to 22.0-29.3% of HL; ii,14-17 pectoral-fin rays; and 185-225 anal-fin rays .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eigenmannia Wazowskii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eigenmannia Wazowskii is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Eigenmannia Wazowskii is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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