Erromyzon Compactus
📖 Overview
Erromyzon Compactus (Erromyzon compactus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balitoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 7. Distinguished from Erromyzon compactus by having fewer bars on flank (12 vs. 16-18), a more compact body with pectoral fin extending further backward (3/4 of distance to pelvic-fin origin, vs. 1/2) and pelvic fin reaching anus (vs. not), caudal peduncle as deep as long (vs. depth 1.1-1.3 times in length), a shorter snout (69 % HL, vs. 77-86) and smaller eye (45% HL, vs. 54-56). Possesses numerous tubercles on snout, cheek and opercles, which are missing in E. sinensis, but their development might depend on season and sexual maturity . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Erromyzon Compactus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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