Inpaichthys Luizae
📖 Overview
Inpaichthys Luizae (Inpaichthys luizae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.2 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): 9; Anal soft rays: 19 - 21; Vertebrae: 34. Thisi species is distinguished from all its congeners by the following characters: autapomorphic presence of a well-defined, relatively broad oblique dark ventrolateral stripe on body, running approximately from end of pectoral fin rays to base of middle caudal-fin rays, and continuing straight onto the tip of the middle caudal-fin rays (vs. no well-defined longitudinal stripe, or dark lateral stripe never oblique); differs from I. nambiquara, I. parauapiranga by the absence of humeral blotch (vs. two in I. parauapiranga, one in I. nambiquara); differs from I. kerri by having 19-21 branched anal-fin rays (vs. 22-26) .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Inpaichthys Luizae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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