Glyptothorax Jayarami
📖 Overview
Glyptothorax Jayarami (Glyptothorax jayarami) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 12. Distinguished from other species of the genus Glyptothorax by the having the following characters: thoracic adhesive apparatus elongate, ovoid with an oval central depression, the apparatus not reaching the gular region; base of the caudal fin with two blackish-brown blotches behind the hypural plate; occipital process not in contact with the anterior nuchal-plate element; a long dorsal spine (17.9-19.5 % SL); ventral surfaces of simple and adjacent branched rays of the pectoral and pelvic fins with well developed plicae, and first branchial arch with eight to nine gill rakers . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Jayarami is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Glyptothorax Jayarami is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Glyptothorax Jayarami is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known only from the type locality, the Kaladan River in Mizoram, India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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