Hoplisoma Colossus
📖 Overview
Hoplisoma Colossus (Hoplisoma colossus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: ventral surface of trunk with small- to relatively large-sized coalescent platelets, forming a typical mosaic-like pattern; a large, arched dark brown or black patch present, extending from interopercle region to posterior process of parieto-supraoccipital, transversally crossing orbit and forming typical mask-like blotch; conspicuous dark markings on caudal fin absent; longitudinal rows of dark blotches on flanks absent; region of first dorsolateral body plate surrounding posterior process of parieto-supraoccipital clearly lighter than remaining portions of head, forming a V-shaped pattern in dorsal view; presenting anterior portion of dorsal fin with conspicuous concentration of dark brown or black chromatophores, forming a dark patch .: short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hoplisoma Colossus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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