Hyphessobrycon Tuyensis
📖 Overview
Hyphessobrycon Tuyensis (Hyphessobrycon tuyensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 24 - 25; Vertebrae: 32. Distinguished from other species of the genus in having the following characters: inner premaxilla row with 4 teeth; lateral line with 7 pored scales, except in Hyphessobrycon compressus with 7-9; dentary with 6 teeth; maxilla with 2 foramina; mouth subterminal; long bony laminar prolongation on postcleithrum 3 that is 3/4 of the length of that bone; and a continuous dark lateral band from posterior edge of opercle through central caudal-fin rays, except in Hyphessobrycon sovichthys . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hyphessobrycon Tuyensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: known only from the type locality in the Tuy River drainage of northern Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hyphessobrycon Tuyensis.
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