Poptella Fortispina
📖 Overview
Poptella Fortispina (Poptella fortispina) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 25 - 32; Vertebrae: 30 - 31. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: scale rows around the caudal peduncle 15-18; branched dorsal-fin rays 9; comparatively robust, thick, broad, and downward curved predorsal spine; scale rows between the lateral line and dorsal-fin origin 8-10; and comparatively elongated predorsal spine 4.3-5.5 .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Poptella Fortispina is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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