Serrasalmus Altispinis
📖 Overview
Serrasalmus Altispinis (Serrasalmus altispinis), first described by Merckx, Jégu & Santos, 2000 is a medium-sized fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 21.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 35 - 38. distal black stripe on caudal fin; 4 supraneurals before dorsal pterygiophores; height of abdominal serrae 4.4-5.8% of SL, interorbitary distance 8.8-10.1% of SL; body depth 47.4-57.4% of SL; color of lateral body dark; humeral blotch well marked.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Serrasalmus Altispinis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; potamodromous. Tropical; 0°S - 3°S South America: Amazon River basin, Uatumã River in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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