Altigena Elegans
📖 Overview
Altigena Elegans (Altigena elegans), first described by Kottelat, 1998 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 3.50 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 Near Threatened.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Distinguishing character combination: lateral line scales: 29-33+2-3; 10 branched dorsal rays; mouth conspicuously inferior; snout protruding; pelvic fin origin under 4-6th branched dorsal ray ; snout triangular when seen from above; fins of juveniles olive green .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Altigena Elegans is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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