Homatula Gelao
📖 Overview
Homatula Gelao (Homatula gelao), first described by Xiao, 2025 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 13.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 45 - 47. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: slender body with a uniform depth (9.2%-14.4% of SL), a complete lateral line, and a scarcely scaled or scaleless predorsal body; broadly rounded caudal fin; presence of body coloration of 17-18 brown vertical bars narrower than interspaces, particularly on the caudal peduncle flank; a thick brown-black stripe running along dorsal midline from behind head to dorsal fin origin; symmetrical black vertical bars on sides of body; longer distance from the origin of the anal fin to the origin of the pelvic fin than the distance from the origin of the anal fin to the base of the caudal fin .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Homatula Gelao is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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