Laimosemion Lyricauda
📖 Overview
Laimosemion Lyricauda (Laimosemion lyricauda) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rivulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal soft rays: 11 - 14. Distinguished from all known species of Rivulus by the elongation, in males, of the dorsal and ventral caudal-fin rays to form a lyretail .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Laimosemion Lyricauda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Laimosemion Lyricauda is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Laimosemion Lyricauda is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: 8 - ?; non-migratory. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C South America: Amazon River basin, Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | rivulus lyroocasý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivulus lyricauda | Thomerson, Berkenkamp & Taphorn | 1991 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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