Mountain barbel
📖 Overview
Overview information for Mountain barbel is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Diagnosis: dorsal-fin base distinctly ahead of pelvic-fin insertions; predorsal distance rather short (about 40% of standard length); interorbital space about 35% of head length; caudal-peduncle length 1.5-2 times its depth; length of maxillary barbel over 75% of head length; snout rather long and blunt, its length usually 50-55% of head length; branchiostegal membrane moderately notched on midventral line . : elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mountain barbel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
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🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Mountain barbel is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphilius grammatophorus | Pellegrin | 1913 | Synonym |
| Amphilius grammatophorus brevipinna | Pellegrin | 1935 | Synonym |
| Amphilius grammatophorus inaequalis | Pellegrin | 1935 | Synonym |
| Amphilius grammatophorus marmoratus | Daget | 1963 | Synonym |
| Amphilius platychir marmoratus | Daget | 1963 | Synonym |
| Pimelodus platychir | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 31 records indexed .
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