Oligosarcus Acutirostris
📖 Overview
Oligosarcus Acutirostris (Oligosarcus acutirostris), first described by Menezes, 1987 is a medium-sized fish in the family Acestrorhamphidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 16.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Acestrorhamphidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Oligosarcus Acutirostris is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oligosarcus Acutirostris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil, eastern coastal rivers between Espírito Santo and Bahia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Oligosarcus Acutirostris.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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