Chagunius Baileyi
📖 Overview
Chagunius Baileyi (Chagunius baileyi), first described by Rainboth, 1986 is a fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9. Body depth more than head length; mouth narrow and subterminal; 2 long pairs barbels; eye diameter 3 to 3.4 times in head; dorsal spine strong and coarsely serrated, its denticles strong and recurved; scales medium-size; transverse scale rows 9/8; circumferential scales 36 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chagunius Baileyi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical Recorded from Myanmar and Thailand (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | chagunie salvínská |
| 🌍THA | ปลาขิ้ง |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chagnius bayleyi | Rainboth | 1986 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Chagunius Baileyi.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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