Mesonauta Karipuna
📖 Overview
Mesonauta Karipuna (Mesonauta karipuna), first described by Oliveira, Britzke, Oliveira & da Graça, 2025 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 6.60 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 8; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11; Vertebrae: 27. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: flank bars 5 to 8 not divided and not united with each other, or if divided, only near the ventral portion; lack of a reticulated pattern; and presence of a standard pattern of oblique and undivided bars .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mesonauta Karipuna is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mesonauta Karipuna.
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