Encheloclarias Kelioides
📖 Overview
Occurs in shaded blackwaters in coastal peat swamps about 20 m from the sea, among submerged shore vegetation and branches at a depth between 0.5 and 1.5 m .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 26; Anal soft rays: 47 - 53; Vertebrae: 54 - 60. This species is distinguished by the following characters: body slender, moderately long, its depth 6-11% SL; verrtebrae 14-16 + 40-44 = 54-60; anal fin and caudal fin fused only at base, completely disjunct beyond base; head blunt, the lateral edges with protuberance due to opercular muscles, proportionately short, about 15-17% SL; pectoral fin spine with 4-8 distinct sharp serrae .Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Encheloclarias Kelioides is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Encheloclarias Kelioides is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Encheloclarias Kelioides is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
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