Duckbilled buntingi
📖 Overview
Duckbilled buntingi (Adrianichthys kruyti) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal soft rays: 24 - 25. Differs from all other members of the family by its peculiar duck-bill, overhanging upper jaw, eyes protruding above dorsal profile of head and visible from below. Other diagnostic characters include 14-16 rays in dorsal fin and about 75 scales in lateral row .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Duckbilled buntingi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Duckbilled buntingi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are carried, protected in a body cavity by the pelvics, until hatching.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C ; 1°S - 3°S, 120°W - 121°W Endemic to Lake Poso, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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