Mazarunia Mazarunii
📖 Overview
Mazarunia Mazarunii (Mazarunia mazarunii) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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 spines (total): 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 26. Distinguished from all other cichlids by its color pattern and its short, low vertical fins. Presence of a series of 8 dark vertical markings, the anteriormost through the eye, the fourth from anteriormost bearing a large midlateral blotch; the fins are immaculate .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mazarunia Mazarunii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Both parents tend the clutch. Larvae are often deposited in little holes in the roots.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 8. Tropical; 20°C - 30°C South America: Essequibo River drainage, in the upper Mazaruni River near Kamarang, Guyana.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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