Cryptomyrus Ona
📖 Overview
Cryptomyrus Ona (Cryptomyrus ona) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 24; Vertebrae: 41. Diagnosis: Cryptomyrus ona is readily differentiated from its sole congener, C. ogoouensis, by the following characteristics: having an anal-fin origin located only just in advance of the dorsal fin, first dorsal ray above anal-fin ray 3 vs. first dorsal-fin ray above anal-fin ray 7; a deep caudal peduncle, 6.0-6.8% of standard length vs. 5.1%; and lobes of caudal fin markedly shorter than caudal peduncle, vs. nearly as long as peduncle . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cryptomyrus Ona is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cryptomyrus Ona is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Cryptomyrus Ona is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 8.0 - 8.0. Tropical; 24°C - ?
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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