Naked Shellear

📖 Overview

Maximum TL was recorded at 4.1 cm . Occurs on several substrates from fine mud to rough gravel and plant material; almost never buries into the substrate . Feeds on plankton and phytoplankton . Reproduction likely takes place during the rainy season (August to September) at high water levels in floodplains, brooks or rice fields .

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 40 - 43. Diagnosis: pelvic fin origin at level of anterior base of dorsal fin; preorbital stripe present; caudal peduncle depth 6.9-11% of SL; dorsal precaudal fin fold not reaching base of dorsal fin; 8-9 pectoral fin rays; 7 pelvic fin rays; 2 supernumerary rays in anal fin; 8 dorsal fin pterygiophores; 9+9 principal caudal fin rays; cephalic lateral line canals and supraorbital bone present; parasphenoid wide, with foramina for internal carotid arteries; neural spine of 2nd vertebra short and wide, only the length of its vertebral centrum and different from subsequent neural spines . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Naked Shellear is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Naked Shellear is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Naked Shellear is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.2 - 7.5. Tropical; 25°C - 30°C

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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