Spotted mud carp
📖 Overview
Spotted mud carp (Henicorhynchus caudiguttatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: mouth terminal and strongly oblique (35–45° to midline of body); presence of maxillary barbels; edge of rostral cap is straight, no medial indent; flank immaculate, no longitudinal stripes; caudal peduncle with small brown spot at the medial insertion of caudal fin; in larger specimen caudal fin with scattered brown spots .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted mud carp is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Spotted mud carp.
🔍 Similar Species
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