Cyclocheilichthys Heteronema
📖 Overview
Inhabits rivers over muddy substrate as well as forest streams . Occur near the bottom of large rivers. Typically found in the middle Mekong during the dry season and moves into flooded forest during high water periods. Little is known about its biology. Not seen in markets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Lateral line tubes simple; maxillary barbel branched (fimbriate); body coloration plain .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cyclocheilichthys Heteronema is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus heteronema | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
| Oxybarbus heteronema | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cyclocheilichthys Heteronema.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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