Cobitis Brachysoma
📖 Overview
Cobitis Brachysoma (Cobitis brachysoma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cobitidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. he species of Cobitis is distinguished by the following set of characters: D III-7; A: III-5; V: I-6; P: I-7-8; C: IV-14-16-IV. Compressed and small head. Rounded snout. Location of the eyes are on the upper middle of the head. Small mouth with three pairs of short barbels. Colouration: Head sprinkled with many black dots, and a black stripe extended from the insertion of rostral barbels to eye. One small jet spot on the upper half of the caudal fin base and way smaller than eye diameter.Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cobitis Brachysoma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cobitis Brachysoma is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Cobitis Brachysoma is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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