Badis Triocellus
📖 Overview
Badis Triocellus (Badis triocellus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Badidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Can be distinguished by the having the following characters: three distinct black blotches on fins, two on anterior and posterior end of dorsal fin respectively and one on anal fin; anterior blotch on dorsal fin is present in between 3rd-5th dorsal spine, posterior one present slightly above base of last 3-4 soft rays; on anal fin, blotch is present a little above the base of last 3 soft rays; light to dark brown blotch on middle of the opercle, a brownish blotch at middle of the base of caudal fin and a faint pattern of alternating light to brown irregular stripes along the sides of the body are additional combination of characters .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Badis Triocellus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Badis Triocellus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Badis Triocellus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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