Doumea Thysi
📖 Overview
Doumea Thysi (Doumea thysi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Amphiliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 11. Diagnosis: caudal peduncle long and moderately compressed, narrowest at base of caudal fin . Caudal-peduncle length comprised 4.5-5.2 times in standard length, its depth comprised 2.5-4 times in its length . Distance from head to dorsal fin 0.7-1.0 times the head length; posterior nostrils at same distance from eyes than anterior nostrils from snout tip . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Doumea Thysi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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