Desmopuntius Trifasciatus
📖 Overview
Inhabits very dark blackwaters, usually in slightly flowing waters under forest cover, and rarely in standing water .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Juveniles about 30-40 mm SL with bars; adults with 3-4 stripes on body, the middle one usually wider than the others. Stripes on caudal peduncle +1 and -1 are on scale rows +2 and -2, respectively, and constitute the upper and lower margin of the peduncle.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Desmopuntius Trifasciatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puntius trifasciatus | Kottelat | 1996 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Desmopuntius Trifasciatus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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