Cabdio Crassus
📖 Overview
Cabdio Crassus (Cabdio crassus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from all its congeners by the following characters: venter keeled from mid-point of chest, between the posterior base of the pectoral fin and along the abdomen up to the anus, and possessing 11½-12½ (vs. 7-9) branched anal-fin rays; differs further from C. morar and C. ukhrulensis by possessing more lateral-line scales 45-51 (vs. 38-42 in C. morar and 35–37 in C. ukhrulensis), more predorsal scales 20-23 (vs. 17-18 in C. morar and 14 in C. ukhrulensis) and more lateral transverse scales ½7/1/3½ (vs. 5/1/2 in both C. morar and C. ukhrulensis); differs from C. jaya in having fewer lateral-line scales 45-51 (vs. 52-60), more lateral transverse scales ½7/1/3½ (vs. 5/1/3) and more pharyngeal tooth-rows 3 (vs. 2). Colouration: dorsum is brownish, lighter towards flank; lower half of body and belly silvery or pale white; caudal fin hyaline with black pigment distally, while other fins are hyaline without markings .Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cabdio Crassus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cabdio Crassus.
🔍 Similar Species
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