Mahakam striped barb
📖 Overview
Mahakam striped barb (Desmopuntius mahakamensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 29. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: anal-fin rays 5½; lateral line scales 26-27 (mode 26); predorsal scales 9-11 (mode 10); gill rakers 9-11 (mode 10); total vertebrae 29; axial streak present; and 5-6 black lateral stripes in adults (>30 mm SL), with stripe +1 extending from behind the gill opening along scale row 1, reaching only to the midbody, between the origin and end of the dorsal-fin base .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mahakam striped barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mahakam striped barb.
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