Devario Salmonatus
📖 Overview
Devario Salmonatus (Devario salmonatus), first described by Kottelat, 2000 is a tiny fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 4.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal soft rays: 11 - 14. No barbels; lateral line complete; no infraorbital process; cleithral spot present; 6-8 bars, gradually deeper, then gradually shorter from B1 to the last which is deeper than P stripe .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Devario Salmonatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Devario Salmonatus.
🔍 Similar Species
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