Hypsolebias Guararug
📖 Overview
Hypsolebias Guararug (Hypsolebias guararug) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rivulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 23; Anal soft rays: 19 - 24; Vertebrae: 27 - 28. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: polymorphic males with 1-3 black spots distributed on anterocentral portion of flank and caudal peduncle; pelvic fin rays in adult males 6; scales on longitudinal series 27-28; scales on peduncle series 10-13; infraorbital neuromasts 15-16; head depth in males 52.1-88.4; position of dark grey bar in eye vertical; lateral mandibular neuromasts 10; and vertebrae 27-28 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hypsolebias Guararug is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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