Herat scarper
📖 Overview
Herat scarper (Capoeta heratensis), first described by Keyserling, 1861 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 16.10 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): 3 - 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Distinguished having two set of barbels (compared from its congeners in Iran); D III-IV, 7-8 (7), A: III,5, P: 16-18 (18), V: 8, GR: 16-20, LL: 46-54, TV: 40-43 (41) .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Herat scarper 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 Herat scarper.
🔍 Similar Species
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