Platanichthys platana

Platanichthys platana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Clupeiformes
Family: Clupeidae
Genus: Platanichthys
Whitehead, 1968
Species: P. platana
Binomial name
Platanichthys platana
(Regan, 1917)

Platanichthys platana, the Rio Plata sprat, is a very small species of fish belonging to the herring family, Clupeidae. It is endemic to South America. It is the only species in its genus.

Environment

The Platanichthys platana is recorded to be found in a freshwater environment within a pelagic depth range. Although it is recorded to live in a freshwater environment, it lives in brackish water, which is defined as slightly salty water. This species is native to a subtropical climate.[1]

Size

The Platanichthys platana can reach the maximum recorded length of about 6.7 centimeters or about 2.63 inches as an unsexed male. The common length of this species is about 5 centimeters or about 1.96 inches.[1]

Distribution

The Platanichthys platana is recorded to occupy the areas of South America, Rio de Janeiro, Brazi, Uruguay, and Argentina. They live more specifically in the areas of brackish waters of lagoons, estuaries, and the lower reaches of rivers.[1][2]

Classification

The taxonomic classification of the Platanichthys platana is as follows:

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Platanichthys platana (Regan, 1917) River Plate sprat". FishBase. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  2. ↑ "Platanichthys platana — Overview River Plate Sprat". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "Platanichthys platana River Plate sprat". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Platanichthys platana (Regan, 1917)". ITIS Standard Report Page. Retrieved 27 October 2013.

Notes

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