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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Distichodus Kasaiensis

Distichodus kasaiensis Vreven, Moelants & Snoeks, 2018
Max Length
22.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Distichodus Kasaiensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Distichodus kasaiensis
Authority
Vreven, Moelants & Snoeks, 2018
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
22.6 cm
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27 - 29; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Diagnosis: Distichodus kasaiensis is distinguished from D. affinis, D. altus, D. decemmaculatus, D. noboli, D. notospilus and D. teugelsi by the higher number of lateral line scales, 57-65 vs. 37-46; from D. antonii by the inferior mouth vs. terminal, the higher number of dorsal-fin rays, 27-29 vs. 21-25, and the lower number of dark vertical bars, 6-8 vs. 9-14; from D. fasciolatus by the higher number of dorsal-fin rays, 27-29 vs. 24-26, and the lower number of dark vertical bars, 6-8 vs. 13-20; from D. langi by the lower number of lateral line scales, 57-65 vs. 68-70, and the lower number of vertical bars, 6-8 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, 27-29 vs. 24-25, the higher number of teeth in the outer row of the upper and lower jaw, 15-25 and 16-26 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, 27-29 vs. 22-24, fewer teeth on the upper jaw, 15-25 vs. 18-36 (overlap due to positive allometry), and a longer dorsal-fin base, 24.9-33.7% of standard length vs. 20.1-28.8% (overlap due to positive allometry); and from D. ingae by having fewer lateral line scales, 57-65 vs. 69-73, more dorsal-fin rays, 27-29 vs. 26, and a smaller prepectoral distance, 21.4-30.0% of standard length vs. 29.1-30.2% (overlap due to negative allometry) . : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

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🦐 Diet

Diet information for Distichodus Kasaiensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Distichodus Kasaiensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
22.6cm
Dorsal Rays
28
Anal Rays
13

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vreven, Moelants & Snoeks, 2018

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