Barbodes Bantolanensis
📖 Overview
Barbodes Bantolanensis (Barbodes bantolanensis), first described by Day, 1914 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 12.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Preserved color brownish yellow, dusky above, paler below; nape with a dark spot. Dorsal profile with hump on nape; snout broad and rounded. 9-10 scales from nape to dorsal; 2.5-3 scales between ventral origin and lateral line.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barbodes Bantolanensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? bantolensis | Day | 1914 | Synonym |
| Barbodes bantolensis | Day | 1914 | Synonym |
| Barbus bantolanensis | Day | 1914 | Synonym |
| Puntius bantolanensis | Day | 1914 | Synonym |
| Puntius bantolensis | Day | 1914 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Barbodes Bantolanensis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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