Badis Tuivaiei
📖 Overview
Badis Tuivaiei (Badis tuivaiei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Badidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6 - 10; Vertebrae: 30 - 31. A conspicuous black blotch covers the superficial part of the cleithrum above pectoral fin base. A black blotch between third and fourth dorsal spine and a mid-basal rounded black spot on caudal fin. Circumpenduncular scales 20; vertebrae 31; lateral row with 26-32 scales. Interorbital width 5.6-6.6% of SL. Body depth 25.9-29.2% of SL. Lower jaw slightly projecting.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Badis Tuivaiei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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