Rummy-nose tetra
📖 Overview
Rummy-nose tetra (Petitella rhodostoma) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the folowing charactes: head with red color not extending to the humeral region and with a black spot on the lower posterior border of the caudal peduncle (vs. head color not extending to humeral region with only one black spot on caudal peduncle in georgiae, and head color extending to humeral with two black spots on caudal peduncle in bleheri); dentary with 5-6 teeth, with 5 cuspids, usually followed by 4 conical ones (vs. 9-11 teeth, with 5 cuspids in georgiae, and 6 teeth, with 6-7 cuspids, followed by 1 or 2 tricuspidate ones in bleheri) .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rummy-nose tetra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rummy-nose tetra is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rummy-nose tetra is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: lower Amazon River basin and Orinoco River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Rummy-nose tetra is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Rummy-nose tetra has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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