Homatula Robusta
📖 Overview
Homatula Robusta (Homatula robusta), first described by Min, Zhao, Shi & Yang, 2022 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Vertebrae: 41 - 43. This species can be distinguished from its congeners the following set of characters: naked and robust body with well-developed crests, the caudal peduncle depth as a percentage of its length: 70.5–78.5%; complete lateral line; median notch on lower jaw; median gap on lower lip; 3 pairs of short barbels, with maxillary barbels extending posteriorly to the anterior edge of eyes; branched dorsal-fin rays 8½; caudal fin emarginated; vertebrae 37-39 .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Homatula Robusta is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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