Red-finned mud carp
📖 Overview
Seems to be restricted to marginal or temporary habitats, including roadside canals. Has never been seen in flowing water habitats. So far as known, it does not occur sympatrically with other species of the genus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: mouth subterminal, weakly oblique to nearly horizontal (less than or equal to 20° to midline of body); no maxillary barbels; edge of rostral cap is straight, no medial indent; flank immaculate, no longitudinal stripes; caudal peduncle immaculate, no spot; anterior 3/4 of caudal fin dusky, posterior hyaline; in life, pectoral, pelvic, and anal fins red or orange .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red-finned mud carp is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Red-finned mud carp.
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Red-finned mud carp ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.