Conta Pectinata
📖 Overview
Collected from shallow (10-30 cm) and moderately clear water with pebbles, cobbles of variable colours and sand particles, at an altitude of 127m. Associated species: Aborichthys elongatus, Acanthocobitis botia, Amblyceps mangois, Barilius barna, B. bendelisis, Balitora brucei, Botia rostrata, Chanda nama, Crossocheilus latius, Garra annandalei, G. gotyla, Neolissochilus hexagonolepis, Pseudolaguvia shawi, Psilorhynchus balitora, Puntius ticto, Schistura savona and Tor tor .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 34. Distinguished from Conta conta in having anteriorly-directed serrations on the anterior edge of the pectoral spine and a longer (24.6-25.6% SL vs. 21.9-23.4) and a more slender caudal peduncle (2.6-2.8% SL vs. 3.9-4.4) .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Conta Pectinata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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