Anaecypris Punica
📖 Overview
Anaecypris Punica (Anaecypris punica) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Dorsal fin origin situated in the middle of the space between pelvic-fin origin and anal-fin origin, its superior border straight or convex, and with 3 unbranched and 7 to 8 branched rays. Anal fin with concave inferior border, not reaching the caudal fin, and with 3 unbranched and 10 to 11 branched rays. Pelvic fin, not reaching anal-fin origin, with 2 unbranched and 6 to 7 branched rays. Pectoral fin pointed and reaching pelvic fin . Scales: 60-72 lateral-line scales, 14-16 above lateral line, 4-6 between lateral line and pelvic fin; 26 around caudal peduncle. The lateral line is complete, follows a ventral line and is median situated at the end of the caudal peduncle . It is olive-colored on the dorsal side, silvery on the flanks and ventral side, with a black lateral band . Dorsal and caudal fin grey-colored .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Anaecypris Punica is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 40°N - 30°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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