Burmese Badis
📖 Overview
Inhabits small creeks with dense vegetation . It is common in roadside ditches and similar lentic habitats in lowland .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8; Vertebrae: 26 - 29. Possesses a dark blotch on the dorsolateral aspect of the caudal peduncle. Postorbital stripe angled. Caudal peduncle blotch large, extending dorsally across dorsal margin of caudal peduncle. Black spots in vertical bars on sides; faint pattern of alternating light and dark stripes along the side. Caudal fin base with 3 distinct dark blotches basally. Scales in lateral row 26-28 .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Burmese Badis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Burmese Badis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Burmese Badis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Burmese Badis |
| 🌍CES | ostnáček barmský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Perca-duende-burmesa |
| 🌍THA | ปลาหมอแคระแดง |
| 🌍UKR | Бірманський бадіс |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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