Leptophilypnion Fittkaui
📖 Overview
Leptophilypnion Fittkaui (Leptophilypnion fittkaui) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 26. This species can be distingished by the following set of characters: D1 fin pterygiophores insertion pattern 3-121110; vertebrae 11+15=26; D and A fin pterygiophores 7; and caudal fin with parhypural .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leptophilypnion Fittkaui is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Leptophilypnion Fittkaui is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Leptophilypnion Fittkaui is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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