Glyptothorax Heokheei
📖 Overview
Glyptothorax Heokheei (Glyptothorax heokheei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: a chevron-shaped thoracic adhesive apparatus extending anteriorly onto gular region with more or less pointed anterior apex at isthmus, unculiferous striae prominent anteriorly from tip of median depression; body depth at anus 12.8-14.1% SL; head length 25.1-28.8 % SL; interorbital width 12.0-20.0 % HL; post-adipose distance 16.0-18.4 % SL; posterior margin of pectoral-fin spine with 14-18 serrae; nasal barbel not reaching anterior margin of eye; arrow-shaped anterior nuchal plate element; ventral surface of pectoral spine and first pelvic-fin ray non-plaited; 9-10 branched anal-fin rays; and vertical through pelvic-fin origin posterior to base of last dorsal-fin ray, head and body mottled with dark brown spots and smooth skin .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Heokheei 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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