Dehou heterocercal stone loach
📖 Overview
Dehou heterocercal stone loach (Balitora dehouensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balitoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: a medium-sized balitorid with separated pelvic fins and two simple pelvic fin rays; absence of dark markings on aired fins; arched mouth with both jaws covered by a horny sheath; rostral flap divided into three lobes, separated by long rostral barbels; both lips with one row of indistinct papillae; two pairs of prominent maxillary barbels at corners of mouth, both longer than eye diameter; oblique caudal-fin base, upper end significantly longer than lower end; and upper lobe of caudal fin longer than lower .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dehou heterocercal stone loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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