Myloplus Planquettei
📖 Overview
Myloplus Planquettei (Myloplus planquettei), first described by Jégu, Keith & Le Bail, 2003 is a large fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 58.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 23; Anal soft rays: 32 - 34; Vertebrae: 40 - 41. Presence of a black distal margin well defined on the caudal fin. Dorsal with 20 to 23 branched rays. Anal with 32 to 34 rays. 23 to 29 prepelvic serrae, 5 to 6 supraneurals in front of the dorsal and 39 to 41 + CP1 vertebrae of which 15 to 16 + CP1 behind the last pterygiophore of the dorsal. Elongated body shape (55 to 70% of LS) and the eye diameter is reduced (6.3 to 12.9% of LS). The dorsal base is short (28.8 to 33% of LS). The adipose fin is rectangular and its base is long (4.3 to 6.2% of LS).: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Myloplus Planquettei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Mana, Maroni and Essequibo Basins on the Guiana Shield.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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