Hypsolebias Gongobira

📖 Overview

Hypsolebias Gongobira (Hypsolebias gongobira) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rivulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.5 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): 16 - 23; Anal soft rays: 21 - 24; Vertebrae: 28. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: number of longitudinal series scales 33; vertical grey bars on body side in males absent, visible in live specimens; reduced number of opaque white dots on body in males; number of neuromasts in preopercular series 15; transverse series scales 12; short filaments on anal fin in adult males; rows of scales in caudal peduncle series 14; four short black filaments at tip of dorsal and anal fins in males; pelvic fin rays 5; contact organs absent in lateral body and between pectoral-fin rays; number of dorsal-fin rays 22-23, and anal-fin rays 23-24, in males; sides of body light brownish grey in males; number of preopercular neuromasts 15; dark green caudal fin; opaque blue distal stripe on caudal fin; iridescent transverse scales in males present; head depth in males 68.2-86.8% HL; head width 53.7-62.2% HL; and snout length 16.2-26.2% HL .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypsolebias Gongobira is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypsolebias Gongobira is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypsolebias Gongobira is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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