Odontesthes Mirinensis
📖 Overview
Odontesthes Mirinensis (Odontesthes mirinensis), first described by Bemvenuti, 1996 is a small fish in the family Atherinopsidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 14.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate 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
Scales in lateral line series over lateral band 47-52; mouth located above a horizontal line crossing the center of pupil and the middle of the head depth; ventral head profile clearly divided into two straight sections, forming an angle at the retroarticular joint; eyes very large, equal to or slightly smaller than snout length; only body scales above midlateral band weakly pigmented along their borders .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Odontesthes Mirinensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate South America: Lagoas Mirim y Dos Patos, Río Grande do Sul.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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