Glyptothorax Pantherinus
📖 Overview
Glyptothorax Pantherinus (Glyptothorax pantherinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.4 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 spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 37. Can be diagnosed from all other species of Glyptothorax by the following combination of characters: mottled skin, more prominent over the dorsal and caudal region extending to the tip of the caudal fin; a well-developed obtuse leaf-shaped thoracic adhesive apparatus with no central depression; one bean-shaped cream-colored spot on either side of the dorsal-fin origin; ventral surface of the first unbranched rays of the paired fins plaited marginally and distally . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Pantherinus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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