Microsternarchus Longicaudatus
📖 Overview
Microsternarchus Longicaudatus (Microsternarchus longicaudatus), first described by Cunha, Prudente, Sousa & Peixoto, 2024 is a small fish in the family Hypopomidae (order Gymnotiformes). Adults typically reach 11.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 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
Behavioural data for Microsternarchus Longicaudatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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