Gastromyzon Spectabilis
📖 Overview
Gastromyzon Spectabilis (Gastromyzon spectabilis), first described by Tan, 2006 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 5.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Balitoridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal soft rays: 4 - 5; Vertebrae: 30 - 32. Can be distinguished from its congeners by possessing the following unique combination of characters: body brown and head dorsum brown when preserved; body greenish-grey with black spots and reticulate pattern, head greenish-grey with black spots when alive; all fins greenish-grey when alive; absence of secondary rostrum; absence of a postoral pouch; gill slit angular, subopercular groove present and continuous to pectoral fin origin; a rounded snout when viewed dorsally; presence of sublacrymal groove; abdomen without scales; lateral line with 72-75 scales; pelvic fin just touching anal fin origin, adpressed dorsal fin not overlapping level of anal fin origin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gastromyzon Spectabilis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Gastromyzon Spectabilis.
🔍 Similar Species
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