Hemibrycon Mikrostiktos
📖 Overview
Hemibrycon Mikrostiktos (Hemibrycon mikrostiktos) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3, 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 soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 18 - 20; Vertebrae: 40 - 41. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the size of the humeral spot (2-3 vs. 4-9 horizontal series of scales), number of scale rows below of the lateral line (3-4 vs. 4-8), and total number of pelvic-fin rays (7 vs. 8); differs from most congeners by the number of branched anal-fin rays (18-21 vs. 21-34, and 17 in H. tridens), except H. beni and H. helleri; differs from H. beni and H. helleri by the number of lateral line scales (40-42 vs. 44-53 and 42-44) .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hemibrycon Mikrostiktos is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hemibrycon Mikrostiktos is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Hemibrycon Mikrostiktos is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Río Aguaytía, upper río Ucayali drainage in Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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