Glyptothorax Gopii
📖 Overview
Glyptothorax Gopii (Glyptothorax gopii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 35. This species is distinguished from its congeners in the Indian subcontinent by the following swet of characters: an axe-shaped anterior nuchal plate element with extensive contact with the posterior nuchal plate; with plicae on the ventral surface of the pectoral-fin spine and outer rays of pelvic-fin rays; skin is sparsely tuberculated; dorsal-fin spine length 16.3-17.8% SL; thoracic adhesive apparatus elliptical, with lanceolate median depression, its length 16.2-20.7 % SL; predorsal length 36.2-38.1% SL; adipose-fin base length 16.5-18.1% SL; postadipose distance 16.2-17.4% SL; caudal peduncle depth 7.9-9.1% SL; nasal barbel do not reach the anterior margin of the eye; first branchial arch with 2-3 + 4-5 rakers; body with two longitudinal pale-cream stripes, one each along the mid-dorsal line and lateral line .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Gopii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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