Glyptothorax Chakpiensis
📖 Overview
Glyptothorax Chakpiensis (Glyptothorax chakpiensis), first described by Shangningam & Kosygin, 2025 is a small fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 8.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 43. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: a slender body, its depth at dorsal-fin origin: 10.4-13.1% SL and at anus 11.2-12.0% SL; lanceolate-shaped thoracic adhesive apparatus, median depression almost enclosed posteriorly by skin ridges, its length 15.1-17.5% SL; a short nasal barbel not reaching the anterior margin of the eye; the first branchial arch with 2+9 rakers; body with two longitudinal yellowish stripes; and caudal fin with two triangular dark blotches at the anterior base .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Chakpiensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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