Moenkhausia Guaruba
📖 Overview
Moenkhausia Guaruba (Moenkhausia guaruba) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal soft rays: 21 - 25. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: number of scales in the longitudinal series 43-46; branched anal-fin rays 21-25, modal 23; complete and regularly arranged series of predorsal scales; single, vertically elongated and relatively wide humeral blotch; conspicuous, rounded, and symmetrical dark blotch located at the posterior limit of the caudal peduncle and base of caudal fin rays; and a thin longitudinal line formed by dark pigmentation running along horizontal septum of body .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Moenkhausia Guaruba is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Moenkhausia Guaruba is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Moenkhausia Guaruba is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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