Vertebrates consumed by Brycon opalinus (Pisces, Characidae) in rivers in State Park of the Serra do Mar (SP, Brazil)

• Published in: Biota neotropica Vol. 6; no. 3
• Main Authors: Gomiero, Leandro Muller, Briani, Denis Cristiano, Giasson, Luis Olimpio Menta
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2006
• Subjects: Anura; Brycon opalinus; Characidae; Eleutherodactylus guentheri; Hylidae; Leptodactylidae; Rodentia; Sigmodontinae

Analysis of feeding of the pirapitinga do sul, Brycon opalinus, an endangered fish in rivers of the Atlantic Forest of the Serra do Mar in southeastern Brazil, revealed the occurrence of uncommon items. Species of this genus are opportunist omnivores and feed on plant and animal items, such as flowe...