Oligosarcus Hepsetus
📖 Overview
Occurs in ponds . Inhabits shallow, densely vegetated microhabitats in small streams or along the banks of larger rivers . Feeds mostly on fishes . Two rodents (Sigmodontinae) were found in the stomachs of two individuals in different rivers located in the southern Brazilian Atlantic Rain Forest, in March and November 2010. These represent the first records of this species feeding on mammals .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 26. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oligosarcus Hepsetus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Oligosarcus Hepsetus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Oligosarcus Hepsetus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 4 - 20 m . Subtropical; 21°S - 35°S South America: southeastern Brazil and the La Plata basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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