Odontesthes Incisa
📖 Overview
Odontesthes Incisa (Odontesthes incisa), first described by Jenyns, 1841 is a small fish in the family Atherinopsidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Odontesthes Incisa is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical Southwest Atlantic: Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherina incisa | Jenyns | 1841 | Synonym |
| Austroatherina incisa | Jenyns | 1841 | Synonym |
| Austromenidia incisa | Jenyns | 1841 | Synonym |
| Menidia uruguayensis | Devincenzi | 1924 | Synonym |
| Sorgentinia incisa | Jenyns | 1841 | Synonym |
| Tupa incisa | Jenyns | 1841 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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