Karstsinnectes Anophthalmus
📖 Overview
Karstsinnectes Anophthalmus (Karstsinnectes anophthalmus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 7. Differs from all members of the genus Oreonectes by the absence of eyes, pelvic fin with 4 branched rays and caudal fin with 12 branched rays . Dorsum of head flat; entire body without scales and no color; absence of cephalic lateral-line system; caudal fin truncate . Anterior section of body strong and long, cylindraceous but slightly depressed, posterior part compressed; head wide and rounded, depressed; barbels 3 pairs, rostral one 2 pairs and maxillary one 1 pair. Dorsal fin located rather backward and its origin opposite behind base of pelvic fin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Karstsinnectes Anophthalmus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical; 25°N - 21°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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