Tometes Makue
📖 Overview
Tometes Makue (Tometes makue), first described by Jégu, 2002 is a medium-sized fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 37.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 24; Anal soft rays: 30 - 36; Vertebrae: 39 - 40. Mouth is horizontal . A large number, 6 to 11 pairs, of teeth in the lower jaw for specimens larger than 100 mm SL . A small number of prepelvic serrae, 0-9; and total serrae, 10-23 .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tometes Makue is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Middle and upper Negro River and Orinoco River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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