Simpsonichthys Delucai

📖 Overview

Simpsonichthys Delucai (Simpsonichthys delucai), first described by Costa, 2003 is a tiny fish in the family Rivulidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 2.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Rivulidae kept in the hobby.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 22; Anal soft rays: 18 - 23; Vertebrae: 26. Bars on anal and caudal fins of male; red distal bar on these. Anal fin of female long, spatulated, and long posterior process of occipital, terminating in narrow posterior extension. Males with short to minute filamentous rays on tip of dorsal fin; dorsal fin rounded to slightly pointed, reddish brown with light greenish yellow spots, 3-4 brown bars restricted to its posterobasal portion; anal fin rounded. Dorsal-fin rays 18-22 in male, 13-16 in female; anal-fin rays 22-23 in male, 18-20 in female; caudal-fin rays 23-24, caudal fin subtruncate in male, rounded in female .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Simpsonichthys Delucai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Simpsonichthys Delucai.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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