Erethistoides Sicula
📖 Overview
Erethistoides Sicula (Erethistoides sicula) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11; Vertebrae: 29 - 31. Erethistoides sicula differs from both E. montana and E. pipri in having a longer caudal peduncle (19.6–22.3% SL vs. 14.4–18.4) and shorter pectoral spine (14.6–28.0% SL vs. 30.7–32.1). It further differs from E. montana in having a dorsally projecting bony splint on the opercle immediately posterior to its articular facet with the hyomandibula (vs. splint absent; Fig. 2) and from E. pipri in having a more slender head (13.4–15.1% SL vs. 16.4).: elongated; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Erethistoides Sicula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Erethistoides Sicula is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Erethistoides Sicula is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical West Bengal state in India (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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