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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Glyptothorax Distichus

Glyptothorax distichus Kosygin, Singh & Gurumayum, 2020
Max Length
10.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Glyptothorax Distichus (Glyptothorax distichus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Glyptothorax distichus
Authority
Kosygin, Singh & Gurumayum, 2020
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
10.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 37. This species is distinguished by the following: chevron-shaped thoracic adhesive apparatus, with poorly developed median depression that is widely opened posteriorly by skin ridges; short dorsal fin spine (10.4, 12.4% SL); deep body (depth at anus 12.7, 13.2% SL); short caudal peduncle (17.6, 16.3% SL vs. 21.4–23.9); slender caudal peduncle (7.8, 7.9% SL); short predorsal length (32.7, 34.2% SL) unculiferous ridges of adhesive apparatus not extending anteriorly onto gular region; absence of plicate on ventral surfaces first pectoral and pelvic fins rays, smooth skin on head and body; presence of two broad pale cream longitudinal stripes on body; and 20 + 17 Vertebrae .Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Distichus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Glyptothorax Distichus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Glyptothorax Distichus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
10.1cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
37

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kosygin, Singh & Gurumayum, 2020

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