Inpaichthys Parauapiranga
📖 Overview
Inpaichthys Parauapiranga (Inpaichthys parauapiranga) 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 2.6 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: 21 - 24; Vertebrae: 31 - 33. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: six red dotted longitudinal stripes on the flanks; narrow dark midlateral stripe along the longitudinal septum of body, extending from second humeral blotch to median caudal-fin rays; presence of two humeral blotches; five scale rows between dorsal-fin origin and lateral line; 12-14 circumpeduncular scales; presence of adipose fin; 21-25 anal-fin branched rays; two humeral blotches; 3 cusps on largest dentary teeth; absence of a bony rhinosphenoid; absence of a conspicuous ethmopalatine cartilage; absence of denticles on gill rakers .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Inpaichthys Parauapiranga 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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