Hyphessobrycon Ribeiroi
📖 Overview
Hyphessobrycon Ribeiroi (Hyphessobrycon ribeiroi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 17 - 21. This species is distinguish the species from its congeners and Hemigrammus species by the following characters (see the original description where the long diagnosis looks more as an identification key): humeral blotch very conspicuous, well-defined, and elongated with a shorter and posterior backward extension; longer anal fin, with a higher number of branched anal-fin rays (17?21 vs. 11?14); caudal peduncle blotch large, symmetric, extending into the basis of the middle caudal fin rays; etc. Other distinguishing characters are listed species by species .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hyphessobrycon Ribeiroi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 4.0 - 5.5. Tropical; 27°C - 28°C South America: Brazil, Central and lower Amazon basin (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hyphessobrycon Ribeiroi.
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