Cave angel fish
📖 Overview
Restricted to subterranean waters . Found on a ledge apparently climbing up a small waterfall about 0.6 km from the cave entrance . Prefers fast moving waters on rocky substrates . Lacks melanin, is anophthalmic and appears indifferent to light stimulus .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal soft rays: 8. Absence of eyes; body naked, colorless; 15-16 branched pectoral rays; 10 branched pelvic rays; and two barbels at each corner of mouth . Lacks melanin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cave angel fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cave angel fish.
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