Hypsolebias Bonita
📖 Overview
Hypsolebias Bonita (Hypsolebias bonita) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rivulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 25; Anal soft rays: 19 - 24; Vertebrae: 30. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: scale rows around caudal peduncle 12-14; yellowish brown dorsal fin; pelvic-fin rays 6; neuromasts on infraorbital series 15-19; parietal neuromasts 4; contact organs absent; dorsal-fin rays 21-25; caudal-fin rays 22-25; dorsal-fin origin at vertical through base of 2nd-3nd anal fin ray, in males; filaments at tip of dorsal and anal fins in adult males 3; number of longitudinal series scales 28-30; scales transverse series counts 12; oblique position of dark grey bar in eye; iridescent blue dots in the body and caudal fin present; number of vertebrae 30; and narrow head width in males 51.3-64.1% HL .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hypsolebias Bonita is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hypsolebias Bonita is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Hypsolebias Bonita 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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