Moenkhausia Hysterosticta
📖 Overview
Moenkhausia Hysterosticta (Moenkhausia hysterosticta) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 28 - 31; Vertebrae: 32 - 34. Upper caudal-fin lobe with a dark spot; and above the fifth to ninth perforated scales of the lateral line with a large and irregularly shaped humeral spot .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Moenkhausia Hysterosticta is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Moenkhausia Hysterosticta is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Moenkhausia Hysterosticta is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: middle portions of the Rio Tocantins in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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