Sabalito
📖 Overview
Sabalito (Steindachnerina biornata), first described by Braga & Azpelicueta, 1987 is a medium-sized fish in the family Curimatidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 18.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sabalito is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sabalito is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate South America: Atlantic coastal drainages of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Uruguay; Uruguay River in Santa Catarina, Brazil; and lower Paraná and Paraguay rivers.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | kurimata zdobená |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Biru · Biruzinho-tracejado |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Sabalito |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curimata biornata | Braga & Azpelicueta | 1987 | Synonym |
| Curimata stigmosa | Vari | 1987 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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