Dwarf horseface loach
📖 Overview
Found in upper parts of river basins, with slow to fast waters, on gravel and pebbles . Occurs over sandy bottoms in medium to large rivers. Feeds on benthic invertebrates. Not fished commercially .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal-fin origin slightly in front of the pelvic-fin origin; a midlateral row of 13-30 (usually 20-25) conspicuous, black blotches; a row of 14-20 mid-dorsal blotches; irregular dots on the dorsal half of the body; a conspicuous roundish black spot at the upper extremity of the caudal-fin base and a fainter one at the lower extremity; snout length 2.1-2.7 times in head length . Eye in anterior half of head; 6 diffuse bars on caudal fin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dwarf horseface loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dwarf horseface loach |
| 🌍CES | sekavec útlý |
| 🌍THA | ปลารากกล้วยแคระ · ปลารากกล้วยแคระลายจุดเล็ก |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aperioptus gracilentus | Smith | 1945 | Synonym |
| Neacanthopsis gracilentus | Smith | 1945 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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