Priocharax Piagassu
📖 Overview
Priocharax Piagassu (Priocharax piagassu) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 1.6 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): 9; Anal soft rays: 18 - 23; Vertebrae: 32 - 34. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: claustrum absent; infraorbitals 2 + 3 present; a single postcleithrum present; five branched pelvic-fin rays present; adipose fin absent; and a round flap of skin between contralateral pelvic-fins bases absent .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Priocharax Piagassu is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Priocharax Piagassu is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Priocharax Piagassu is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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