Neolebias Axelrodi
📖 Overview
Neolebias Axelrodi (Neolebias axelrodi), first described by Poll & Gosse, 1963 is a tiny fish in the family Distichodontidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 1.80 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: body depth 3.9x and head length 3x SL; 32 lateral line scales; lateral line reduced to 5 anterior scales; 11 anal fin branched rays; 14 dorsal fin branched rays; narrow, black longitudinal band interrupted above anal fin, extending from gill cover to middle of caudal peduncle . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neolebias Axelrodi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; dH range: 1 - 4. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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