Steindachnerina Elegans
📖 Overview
Steindachnerina Elegans (Steindachnerina elegans) is a ray-finned fish of the family Curimatidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.5 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 32 - 33.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Steindachnerina Elegans is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 6.8; dH range: ? - 8. Tropical; 24°C - 27°C South America: Pardo and Jequitinhonha rivers in Bahia and Minas Gerais, São Francisco River basin, and coastal rivers of Bahia in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curimata elegans | Steindachner | 1875 | Synonym |
| Curimata elegans bahiensis | Eigenmann & Eigenmann | 1889 | Synonym |
| Curimata elegans elegans | Steindachner | 1875 | Synonym |
| Curimatus albula | Lütken | 1875 | Synonym |
| Curimatus elegans | Steindachner | 1875 | Synonym |
| Curimatus elegans bahiensis | Eigenmann & Eigenmann | 1889 | Synonym |
| Pseudocurimata elegans | Steindachner | 1875 | Synonym |
| Pseudocurimata elegans bahiensis | Eigenmann & Eigenmann | 1889 | Synonym |
| Pseudocurimata elegans elegans | Steindachner | 1875 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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