Susvva rainbovvfish

📖 Overview

Susvva rainbovvfish (Melanotaenia ericrobertsi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 2 metres. 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

Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 16; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 23 - 27. This species is distinguished by the following combination of characters: dorsal rays IV to VI + I, 13-16 (usually V + 1,14 or 15); anal rays 1,23-27 (usually 25 or 26); pectoral rays 13-15 (usually 14 or 15); lateral scales 37-39 (usually 38); transverse scales 9 or 10; predorsal scales 17-19; circumpeduncular scales 12 or 13; total gill rakers on first arch 15-19 (usually 17 or 18); total scales covering preoperculum 12-16 (mean 14.1); origins of first dorsal and anal fins about level; greatest body depth of adult male about 2.7-3.1 in SL; colour of adult male in life generally mauve to pale yellowish with orange stripe between each scale row on side of body; blackish zone on lower 2/3 of caudal peduncle and adjacent body above last few anal rays; blackish patch immediately behind pectoral-fin base; pelvic and median fins reddish with narrow white margin on dorsal fins .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Susvva rainbovvfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Susvva rainbovvfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Susvva rainbovvfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

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