Hemimyzon Sheni
📖 Overview
Hemimyzon Sheni (Hemimyzon sheni), first described by Chen & Fang, 2009 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 5.00 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
The new species can be well distinguished from other congeneric species by following combination of features: dorsal fin rays 3+8, pectoral fin rays 13+11 (total 24); lateral-line scales 78–80, predorsal scales 31–32; head shape somewhat pointed; small pelvic fin which not extending to rear vertical of dorsal fin; position of anus with larger distance of pelvic rear tip to anus about three times to that of anus to anal fin origin; and specific coloration: predorsal region in having many very small, irregularly light brown marks and pectoral fin unmarked .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hemimyzon Sheni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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