Pareiorhina Mystica
📖 Overview
Pareiorhina Mystica (Pareiorhina mystica), first described by Santos, 2026 is a tiny fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 4.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: presence of a postdorsal ridge; unicuspid teeth; absence of keels on dorsal and mid-dorsal series of plates; two fenestrae on the anterior portion of pelvic girdle; dorsal profile of the snout elliptical; tip of the snout naked; head (87.6%99.0% HL); absence of a cluster of abdominal platelets between pelvic fins; absence of dark spots over dorsal and lateral surfaces of head, body and fins; posterior margin of lower lip fringed; tip of pectoral-fin spine reaching the second third of dorsal-fin base when adpressed; mandibular ramus (12.7%-18.4% HL); and 30 total vertebrae .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pareiorhina Mystica is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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