Cardinal Toothy
📖 Overview
Cardinal Toothy (Oligosarcus pintoi), first described by Amaral Campos, 1945 is a small fish in the family Acestrorhamphidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 8.80 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 Cardinal Toothy is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cardinal Toothy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: upper Paraná basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cardinal Toothy |
| 🌍CES | tetralka Pintova |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Lambari-cachorro |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Олигосарк пинто |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemibrycon marciae | Godoy | 1971 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cardinal Toothy.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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