Propimelodus Lobatus
📖 Overview
Propimelodus Lobatus (Propimelodus lobatus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 3 - 4; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 42 - 44. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: eye diameter 20.6-24.8% HL, 45.3-56% SN and 114-153.1% NE; gill rakers on the first arch 30-34; presence of fleshy lobe in anal fin; total vertebrae count 42-44; absence of a black spot on dorsal fin; external mental barbel, surpassing the origin of the anal fin, and the lack of teeth on the metapterygoid; distance between anterior nostrils 12.8-14.9% HL .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Propimelodus Lobatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Bolivia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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