Odontesthes Orientalis
📖 Overview
Odontesthes Orientalis (Odontesthes orientalis), first described by de Buen, 1950 is a fish in the family Atherinopsidae (order Atheriniformes). 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Scales in lateral line series over lateral band 51 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Odontesthes Orientalis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate South America: Río de la Plata, Río Uruguay and affluents; Uruguay, Argentina and southern Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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