Glyptothorax Hymavatiae
📖 Overview
This species in found in waters with hard substrate, specifically composed of cobbles, boulders and rocks .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: a spindle-shaped thoracic adhesive apparatus, with shallow median depression that is widely opened posteriorly by skin ridges; deep body (depth at anus 12.3-14.4% SL); length of caudal peduncle (20.8-21.6% SL); slender caudal peduncle (8.5-9.0% SL); short predorsal length (34.0-35.8% SL) unculiferous ridges of adhesive apparatus not extending anteriorly onto gular region; plicate on ventral surfaces first pectoral and pelvic fins rays, smooth skin on head and body; two broad pale cream longitudinal stripes on body .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Hymavatiae 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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