Distichodus Ingae
📖 Overview
Distichodus Ingae (Distichodus ingae), first described by Moelants & Snoeks, 2018 is a small fish in the family Distichodontidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 6.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Diagnosis: Distichodus ingae is distinguished from D. affinis, D. altus, D. decemmaculatus, D. noboli, D. notospilus and D. teugelsi by the higher number of lateral line scales, 69-73 vs. 37-46; from D. antonii by the inferior mouth vs. terminal, and the higher number of dorsal-fin rays, 26 vs. 21-25; from D. fasciolatus by the lower number of dark vertical bars, 6-8 vs. 13-20; from D. langi by the lower number of scales between the lateral line and the pelvic-fin base, 10 vs. 12, the lower number of pectoral-fin rays, 19 vs. 21, and the lower number of vertical bars, 9 vs. 13; from D. lusosso by the inferior mouth vs. terminal, and the short snout vs. elongated; from D. maculatus by the absence of dark blotches all over the body; and from D. sexfasciatus by the higher number of dorsal-fin rays, 26 vs. 24-25, the higher number of teeth in the outer row of the upper and lower jaw, 17-18 and 20-21 vs. 12-14 on both jaws, and the greenish body colouration vs. orange-reddish . It is distinguished from its most similar species D. atroventralis by having more dorsal-fin rays, 26 vs. 22-24, and longer dorsal fin, 12.0-21.9% of standard length vs. 23.6-24.2%, anal fin, 9.9-15.7% of standard length vs. 16.9-17.5%, and pectoral fin, 14.2-20.5% of standard length vs. 21.6-22.7%; and from D. kasaiensis by having more lateral line scales, 69-73 vs. 57-65, fewer dorsal-fin rays, 26 vs. 27-29, and a longer prepectoral distance, 29.1-30.2% of standard length vs. 21.4-30.0% (overlap due to negative allometry) . : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Distichodus Ingae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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