Hypomasticus Australis
📖 Overview
Hypomasticus Australis (Hypomasticus australis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.3, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 36. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: 12 scale rows around the caudal peduncle; presence of a subterminal mouth; three midlateral blotches; presence of a diffuse midlateral blotches; thinner lips and a larger size, with the largest specimen analyzed measuring 315.9 mm SL; mouth cleft longitudinally aligned with the ventral margin of second infraorbital bone; and three diffuse midlateral blotches, extending through 4-5 scales horizontally and 2-3 scale rows vertically .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hypomasticus Australis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hypomasticus Australis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Hypomasticus Australis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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