Glyptothorax Keluk

📖 Overview

Glyptothorax Keluk (Glyptothorax keluk) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished from its Sundaic congeners except G. platypogon in having a convex (vs. straight) dorsoposterior margin of the adipose fin; differs from G. platypogon in having a longer pectoral-fin spine 19.4-22.9% SL (vs. 13.6-17.9) and a longer caudal fin 26.9-30.7% SL (vs. 20.1-27.0). It is further distinguished from its Sundaic congeners by the following unique characters: eye diameter 7-11% HL; head width 18.8-20.4% SL; no anteromedial striae in thoracic adhesive apparatus; predorsal length 36.4-41.3% SL; dorsal-fin spine length 16.0-20.1% SL; margin of dorsal fin concave; dorsal-to-adipose distance 18.4-22.5% SL; body depth at anus 14.0-15.8% SL; adipose-fin base length 13.6-17.2% SL; post-adipose distance 15.2-16.7% SL; caudal peduncle depth 7.7-8.8% SL; premaxillary toothband partially exposed when mouth is closed; uniformly dark body with neither contrasting markings nor prominent pale midlateral stripe .Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Keluk is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Glyptothorax Keluk is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Glyptothorax Keluk is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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