Microsternarchus Longicaudatus
📖 Overview
Overview information for Microsternarchus Longicaudatus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 152 - 173. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: distinct irregular suborbital blotches present, with chromatophores more concentrated near to the rictus and immediately below the orbits; caudal filament length in both sexes 35.1-36.8% TL; small black spots overlying the mid-dorsal region of the body; number of displaced haemal spines, three or four; dentary morphology, coronoid process of dentary continues posteriorly beyond dentary hook; anal-fin rays 152-173 (Ref 132455).Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
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🦐 Diet
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🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Microsternarchus Longicaudatus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
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