Kryptopterus Piperatus
📖 Overview
The type locality is a small river under primary forest cover and with a moderate current, turbid water and with many fallen trees and a muddy substrate. Also found in areas with clear water and substrate consisting of sand and gravel .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 49 - 53; Vertebrae: 44 - 45. Distinguished from all other species of Kryptopterus by the following unique combination of characters: body with pale brown coloration with scattered black spots on flanks; head width 11.4-12.0% SL; body depth at anus 22.3-24.3% SL; eye diameter 20.3-25.3% HL; maxillary barbels extending to anal origin; anal fin with 49-53 rays; and gill rakers 16-17 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kryptopterus Piperatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Kryptopterus Piperatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Kryptopterus Piperatus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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