Mustura Arenaria
📖 Overview
Mustura Arenaria (Mustura arenaria) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: 7-15 lateral blotches alternating with 9-17 saddles, distinctly narrower than interspaces; blotches more elongated in females and more rounded in males; two dark stripes extending from snout tip to the anterior dorsum of eye, forming an 'X' pattern, but not fused; a pair of blotches surrounding the fontanel, extending from posterior dorsal of eye to nape, and forming a triangle marking; 8½ branched dorsal-fin rays; 8+8 branched caudal-fin rays; lateral line complete; axillary pelvic lobe present; and upper lip with a small notch .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mustura Arenaria is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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