Hoplias Brasiliensis
📖 Overview
Hoplias Brasiliensis (Hoplias brasiliensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Erythrinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following characters: 4-6 pores of the laterosensory canal along the ventral surface of the dentary (vs. 6-8 in Hoplias lacerdae); 38-43 scales along the lateral line (vs. 42-46 in H. intermedius); anterior profile of head that is angular in lateral view (vs. rounded in H. australis, H. curupira and H. lacerdae); ground coloration of head and body .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hoplias Brasiliensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Paraguaçu River basin in Bahia, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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