Nine ray toothcarp
📖 Overview
Nine ray toothcarp (Phalloceros enneaktinos), first described by Lucinda, 2008 is a tiny fish in the family Poeciliidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 2.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. 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 Poeciliidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11; Vertebrae: 31 - 32. Distinguished from its congeners by the possession of nine dorsal-fin rays (vs. eight, very rarely nine in Phalloceros mikrommatos, Phalloceros caudimaculatus, Phalloceros elachistos, Phalloceros titthos, Phalloceros harpagos, Phalloceros spiloura, and Phalloceros reisi) .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nine ray toothcarp is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: known only from the type locality in the Córrego da Toca do Boi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Nine ray toothcarp.
🔍 Similar Species
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