Glyptothorax Pongoensis
📖 Overview
Glyptothorax Pongoensis (Glyptothorax pongoensis), first described by Tenali & Singh, 2024 is a small fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 7.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: an ovate-shaped thoracic adhesive apparatus with skin ridges present over the entire apparatus, including the subulate-shaped depressed region; plicae present on the ventral surface of pectoral fin spine and first ray of pelvic fin; head (23.3-26.3% SL); deep body (depth at anus 15.1-16.4% SL); W-shaped anterior nuchal plate elemt; dorsal-fin origin nearer to the snout tip than to the origin of adipose fin, posterior margin of dorsal spine rugose with 4-5 ridges; nasal barbel not reaching orbit when adpressed; and a body with two longitudinal pale-cream stripes, one each along mid-dorsal and lateral line .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Pongoensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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