Metynnis Longipinnis
📖 Overview
Overview information for Metynnis Longipinnis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
The species is closely related to Metynnis hypsauchen (Müller & Troschel, 1844) according to 1. high number of gill-rakers, 2. long adipose fin, 3. deep body, 4. short head and 5. long occipitale and is clearly defined because of 1. the high number of serrae (36-37 vs. 27-32 of M. hypsauchen), 2. the small scales (91-93 vs. about 75-83), 3. uniformly silver colouration and 4. the extremely elongated dorsal fin and anal fin .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Metynnis Longipinnis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Metynnis Longipinnis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Metynnis Longipinnis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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