Bangana Elegans
📖 Overview
Bangana Elegans (Bangana elegans) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.5 cm. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Distinguishing character combination: lateral line scales: 29-33+2-3; 10 branched dorsal rays; mouth conspicuously inferior; snout protruding; pelvic fin origin under 4-6th branched dorsal ray ; snout triangular when seen from above; fins of juveniles olive green .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bangana Elegans is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bangana Elegans.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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