Short barbelled suckermouth
📖 Overview
Oviparous . Lips greatly enlarged in a big flat sucker; occurs in rapids and fast flowing waters; clings onto stones and can even climb up waterfall; feeds on algae and aquatic insects .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 34 - 35.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Short barbelled suckermouth is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
algae and aquatic insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiloglanis athiensis | Copley | 1941 | Heterotypic |
| Chiloglanis brevibarbus | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Short barbelled suckermouth.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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