Priocharax Phasma
📖 Overview
Priocharax Phasma (Priocharax phasma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 1.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal soft rays: 21 - 27; Vertebrae: 32 - 34. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: complete lack of pigmentation on the body; maxillary teeth in slightly irregular series 13-21; dentary teeth 18-26; single postcleithrum present; two infraorbitals present, Ios 1+2; anal-fin rays 21-26; branched pelvic-fin rays 5; claustrum absent; adipose fin absent; anal-fin base 32-38; caudal peduncle 13-19 .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Priocharax Phasma 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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