Discherodontus Ashmeadi
📖 Overview
Seems to be associated with streams and rivers with clear water, moderate to fast current and a gravel to stony bottom . Found near the bottom in pools of small to medium-sized rivers. Typically occurs near decaying plant debris where it feeds on insects and other invertebrates. Possibly moves out into flooded forests during high-water periods. Apparently found in localized populations and encountered sporadically . Reported as a nocturnal species by villagers in Ban Pakphanang (Laos), where all specimens were obtained at night . Rare in markets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Last simple dorsal ray feebly serrated posteriorly; a large black apical blotch on the dorsal fin; a bright red caudal fin without black lobe tips when live .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Discherodontus Ashmeadi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Discherodontus Ashmeadi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
insects and other invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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