Chiloglanis Kinsuka
📖 Overview
Chiloglanis Kinsuka (Chiloglanis kinsuka) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3 - 5; Anal soft rays: 6 - 9; Vertebrae: 31 - 34. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: mandibular teeth 40-67, mean 58 ± 7 in a functional row arranged in a straight line; primary premaxillary teeth 299-551; presence of elongate, finger like fimbriae on the ventral and posterior faces of the paired premaxillae, with some emanating from between the premaxillary teeth; miniscule, skin covered rudimentary eyes (diameter 0%-1.7% SL); depigmented pinkish skin with some bluegray dorsally, but without obvious pattern or markings; deeply forked caudal fin, with pointed lobes; and dorsal spine 12.9%-16.6% : elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chiloglanis Kinsuka is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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