Formosania Tangi
📖 Overview
Formosania Tangi (Formosania tangi) 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 8.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: rostral barbels 13, well developed, arranged in two rows; 12-15 rudimentary barbels; lateral line accompanied by broad, dark, longitudinal band, margins weakly undulating or nearly straight, pale stripe between lateral line band and dark dorsal surfaces generally continuous straight; and fully expanded caudal-fin emarginate .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Formosania Tangi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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