Dafang mountain loach
📖 Overview
Dafang mountain loach (Claea dafangensis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: processus dentiformis prominent, covering lower jaw when mouth shut; presence of body pigmentation, eyes normal, with diameter 10.9-21.0% of head length (HL); tip of maxillary barbel reaching the posterior margin of eyes; 8-9 branched pectoral-fin rays; caudal-peduncle depth 6.1-8.7% SL; 16 branched caudal-fin rays; interorbital width 23.6-39.0% HL; outrostral barbel backward extending beyond the anterior nostrils; and anal fin base length 4.0-5.5% SL .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dafang mountain loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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