Melanorivulus Ubirajarai
📖 Overview
Melanorivulus Ubirajarai (Melanorivulus ubirajarai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rivulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 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 Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Differs from all other species of the genus, except M. litteratus, by the presence of a short dark yellowish grey stripe on the caudal fin in females, connecting black caudal spot on the middle of the fin (vs. never a horizontal mark in this position) .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Melanorivulus Ubirajarai is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical; 17°S - 18°S, 52°W - 53°W South America: Brazil, Estado de Goias, Municipo de Mineiros.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Melanorivulus Ubirajarai.
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