Glyptothorax Palakkadiensis
📖 Overview
Glyptothorax Palakkadiensis (Glyptothorax palakkadiensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.3 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: 8; Vertebrae: 37. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: numerous oblique branches of the laterosensory canal present as cream-yellow; spine-like structures radiating irregularly above and below the lateral line; skin ridges present over the entire thoracic adhesive apparatus, including depressed region; the presence of plicae on the ventral surfaces of the pectoral spine and first pelvic-fin ray; body depth at dorsal-fin origin 14.4-16.2% SL; head length 21.8-22.4% SL; caudal-peduncle depth 7.6-8.2% SL; 10 branched pectoral fin rays; and tuberculated fins .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Palakkadiensis 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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