Exostoma Berdmorei
📖 Overview
Exostoma Berdmorei (Exostoma berdmorei), first described by Blyth, 1860 is a small fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: diameter of eye 10.1-11.9% HL; head width 18.3-21.1% SL; pectoral to pelvic distance 32.8-36.0% SL; distance from dorsal to adipose 9.2-11.7% SL; body depth at anus 11.0-12.7% SL; length of adipose-fin base 32.8-35.8% SL; adipose fin adnate to upper procurrent caudal-fin rays; length of caudal peduncle 16.4-19.6% SL, depth 9.2-9.7% SL; caudal fin weakly forked; preanal vertebrae 22-23 ..: elongated; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Exostoma Berdmorei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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