Glyptothorax Primusplicae
📖 Overview
This species inhabits rapid and torrential waters with substrate composed of cobbles, boulders and rocky substratum .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: presence of plicae present on the ventral surface of the pectoral-fin spine and on the first pelvic-fin ray; dorsal fin located nearer to the tip of snout than to adipose fin origin; barbels slender, a nasal barbel reaching anterior margin of the orbit, maxillary barbel extending slightly beyond pectoral-fin base; anterior nuchal plate element visible as a saddle with arrow-shaped extensions when viewed dorsally; thoracic adhesive apparatus longer than broad with a conical-shaped median depression opening caudally; and three stripes on the body .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Primusplicae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Glyptothorax Primusplicae is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Glyptothorax Primusplicae is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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