Roeboides Loftini
📖 Overview
Roeboides Loftini (Roeboides loftini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Characidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Vertebrae: 38. Distinguished from other species of the Roeboides guatemalensis-group by the number of perforated scales on the lateral line (83-100), body depth (31.8-36.1%), predorsal distance (49.1-51.9%), number of scale rows above the lateral line (20-22), scale rows around the caudal peduncle (27-30), scale rows below the lateral line (20-24), and the shape of the humeral spot (slightly rounded extending over 5-7 horizontal rows of scales and 5-8 vertical rows and with tenuous, short extension on the anterodorsal portion).
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Roeboides Loftini is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Roeboides Loftini is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Roeboides Loftini is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central America: Río Coclé del Norte drainage, an Atlantic versant drainage of northwestern Panamá.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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