Psalidodon Bifasciatus
📖 Overview
Psalidodon Bifasciatus (Psalidodon bifasciatus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.9 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 - 10; Anal soft rays: 19 - 24. This species is distinguished from its congeners from the Iguaçu basin by the combination of the following characters: infraorbital 3 deep, but not in contact with preopercle, leaving a narrow naked area between border and preopercle; premaxillary external series with 4 (rarely 5) pentacuspid teeth; non-symphysial teeth in premaxillary internal series heptacuspid; vertical humeral bar with dorsal portion much wider than ventral portion; a faint and diffuse 'post-humeral' spot; lateral line scales 36-40, usually 37 or 38; first branchial arch with 7-9, usually 8, rakers in upper branch and 10-13, usually 12, rakers in lower branch .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Psalidodon Bifasciatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Psalidodon Bifasciatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Psalidodon Bifasciatus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Iguaçu basin in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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