Sturisomatichthys Kneri
📖 Overview
Sturisomatichthys Kneri (Sturisomatichthys kneri) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23.9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished from all other species of Sturisoma by its greater interorbital width (7.4-8.0% vs. 4.5-6.2% in other species) and little or no contribution of the frontal to the orbital rim (vs. presence in remaining species). Also differs by the absence of ventral expansion of the sphenotic (vs. a moderate expansion present in S. barbatum, S. guentheri, S. monopelte, S. nigrirostrum and S. rostratum. Can also be distinguished from most congeners by having 18 plates in the midventral plate series with keels not coalesced (vs. 20-22 in the remaining species .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sturisomatichthys Kneri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Lago Maracaibo drainage in Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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