Hyphessobrycon Niger
📖 Overview
Hyphessobrycon Niger (Hyphessobrycon niger) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, 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): 11; Anal soft rays: 20 - 21; Vertebrae: 32 - 33. Can be diagnosed by having the following characters: nine teeth in the dentary; five scales with pores on the lateral; 25-26 scales on lateral line, 3 scales between the lateral line and pelvic fins, 2 scales between the lateral line and the anal fin; and a dark lateral line that fuses with a conspicuous peduncular spot .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hyphessobrycon Niger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: upper Orinoco River basin in Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hyphessobrycon Niger.
🔍 Similar Species
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