Hemimyzon Khonensis
📖 Overview
Hemimyzon Khonensis (Hemimyzon khonensis), first described by Kottelat, 2000 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 5.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Balitoridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Pectoral fin with 13 simple and 11 branched rays; pectoral fin with 5 simple and 11 branched rays; distance between bases of last pelvic-fin rays 3.3 times in body width at pelvic-fin origin .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hemimyzon Khonensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known only from immediately downriver of Khone Falls, Mekong basin, Laos.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | balitora khonská |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hemimyzon Khonensis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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