Bedotia Marojejy
📖 Overview
Bedotia Marojejy (Bedotia marojejy) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bedotiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal soft rays: 17; Vertebrae: 34. A series of dark blotches arrayed along the lateral midline. Low vertebral count 34 including the terminal, hypural-bearing half centrum. Gut extremely short, only about 1/3 of body length .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bedotia Marojejy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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