Hypsolebias Nudiorbitatus
📖 Overview
Hypsolebias Nudiorbitatus (Hypsolebias nudiorbitatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rivulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Belongs to the Hypsolebias antenori species group, differing from all congeners of this group by having a rudimentary squamation on the supra-orbital region, a unique color pattern on the caudal fin in males consisting of white dots arranged in transverse rows, 14 scale rows around the caudal peduncle, the dorsal fin slightly more posteriorly placed in males and the basihyal bone narrow .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hypsolebias Nudiorbitatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hypsolebias Nudiorbitatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Hypsolebias Nudiorbitatus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Upper Itapicuru River basin in northeastern Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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