Hemimyzon Papilio
📖 Overview
Hemimyzon Papilio (Hemimyzon papilio) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balitoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Pectoral fins with 10-12 simple and 10-13 branched rays; pelvic fins with 3-4 simple and 9-11 branched rays; origin of last pelvic rays 9.2-11.2% SL ; distance between bases of last pelvic rays 2.2-2.4 times in body width at pectoral-fin origin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hemimyzon Papilio is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hemimyzon Papilio is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Hemimyzon Papilio is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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