Lignobrycon Myersi
📖 Overview
Lignobrycon Myersi (Lignobrycon myersi), first described by Miranda Ribeiro, 1956 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 8.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 31 - 35. Gill rakers 17 or 18+1+40 to 42 on outermost gill-arch.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lignobrycon Myersi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Rio do Braço system, Bahia, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
mosquito larvae and other aquatic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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